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Membership

We offer Empowerment Individual Membership (discounted pricing based on financial need) and International Tiered Pricing. To learn more about these, see below.

If you think you qualify for Empowerment or International Tiered Membership, join with the relevant option below. As ESD Professionals, we trust that you will select the option that best describes your finacial need. These funds help us to bring you, our Members, the services and support that you need to grow your ESD Careers, so, we also trust that as your career takes off, you will select the tiers that best represent that growth.

We welcome everyone working in the ESD profession, whether you are an instructor, an instructor-trainer, staff, executive, entrepreneur, volunteer, researcher, writer, artist, or advocate. If you are working in the violence-prevention arena and believe in the principles of ESD, the IAESDP is your home!

It is our goal to find and bring together into this global collaborative every ESD professional in the world. Starting with you!

If you are a violence-prevention professional and are not familiar with Empoerment Self Defense, please check out the About ESD page and see what it is all about!

Individual Memberships
Organization Memberships

Membership Benefits

Here are some great reasons to become a member of the International Association of ESD Professionals.

Credentialing

Advance your ESD Career with official ESD Credentials. Members get an additional 20% discount on fees.

Business Support

From legal templates to low-cost web hosting, we've got you covered.

The Idea Bridge

Access to Members-only discounts, content, support, and business toolkits.

Networking and Support Platform

Collaborate with ESD Professionals from around the world.

Research and Measurements Report

Access to ongoing research that advances ESD practice.

Industry-specific Insurance Coverage

Access to Insurance coverage for ESD Professionals with additional discounts for Credentialed Professionals.

Online Feeds and Events

Low-cost networking and educational opportunities.

Board and Committee Participation

Membership makes you eligible for leadership positions.

International Directory

Discounts on premium and enhanced listings on the IAESDP Int'l Directory.

Individual Memberships

There is a pricing Tier to fit everyone, including Financial Assistance when you need it most!

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Tier 1: US$200/year

Individual Annual Income: US$60,000 and above

Tier 2: US$160/ year

Individual Annual Income: US$40,000-60,000

Tier 3: US$120.00/year

Individual Annual Income: US$20,000-40,000

Tier 4: US$80/year

Individual Annual Income: US$10,000-20,000

Tier 5: US$50/year

Individual Annual Income: US$5,000-10,000

Tier 6: US$30/year

Individual Annual Income: Below US$5,000.00

Become an Individual Member

Complete your Membership Application and join today! Maximize your access to our services and partnerships, and become a voting member as we build this Industry, together!

Join Us Today!

Organization Memberships

Whether you are a grassroots NGO, a large for-profit corporation, or fall somewhere in between, there is a pricing option for you.

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A total of 3 individuals from your organization will be Member Representatives. Member Representatives receive all the benefits of individual membership and are voting members of the Association. For your other employees/contractors, they will be qualified to receive discounts on membership, the credential exam, and event registrations.

Benefits for the Organization

Event Discounts: 20% Off Conference Booth Fees, 3 VIP Passes/Year

Features: Your organization will be featured on the International ESD Directory and in future promotional materials and publications as they launch.

Benefits for Organization Representatives

Additional Discounts: 25% Off Credential Exam (in lieu of Individual Membership Discounts), 20% Off Event Registrations

Benefits for Additional Members of Organization

If you’re thinking … “What about everyone else at my organization?” we’ve got you covered!

Discounts: Employees/Contractors in your organization who have not been made Member Representatives will receive the following discounts:

  • 20% Off Individual Memberships
  • 15% Off Credential Exam (Membership Required for this Discount)
  • 15% Off Event Registrations (Membership Not Required for this Discount)

Tier 1: US$600/year

  • Annual Revenue: USD$50M+
  • Large international organizations with substantial funding

Tier 2: US$480/ year

  • Annual Revenue: USD$10M-50M
  • National or regional organizations that have a significant impact but operate primarily within one region or country.

Tier 3: US$360.00/year

  • Annual Revenue: USD$1-10M
  • Mid-sized organizations that serve large communities or multiple regions within a country.

Tier 4: US$240/year

  • Annual Revenue: USD$500,000-1M
  • Smaller organizations that serve specific communities or focus on niche areas within a region or country.

Tier 5: US$150/year

  • Annual Revenue: USD$100,000-500,000
  • Community-based organizations with limited funding, often focused on grassroots initiatives.

Tier 6: US$90/year

  • Annual Revenue Below: USD$100,000
  • Organizations operating on minimal budgets, often volunteer-run, serving small or underprivileged communities.

Become an Organizational Member

Help us make Empowerment Self Defense the standard by which all self-defense is taught!

Join Us Today!