{"id":60,"date":"2026-01-27T08:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/iwca\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-02-13T06:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T06:10:26","slug":"becoming-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/iwca\/becoming-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming A Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group view-story\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/iwca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Four-Pillars-IWCA-Chapter-Uganda-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/iwca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leadership-IWCA-Chapter-Uganda.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/iwca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leadership-IWCA-Chapter-Uganda.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/iwca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leadership-IWCA-Chapter-Uganda-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lwegatech.net\/iwca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leadership-IWCA-Chapter-Uganda-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/iwca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01bg-IWCA-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading kpy-news-slider-title\">Come Join Us!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IWCA Uganda promotes equitable participation of women and men in the coffee industry, connecting women to resources, opportunities, and platforms to amplify their voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members receive newsletters, industry directories, and free or discounted access to coffee events and partner activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us to collaborate and support women in building a sustainable future for Uganda\u2019s coffee sector. After submitting your application, a Chapter Representative will contact you with details on payment, renewal, or subscription updates.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    \r\n    \r\n    <!-- Success Popup Modal -->\r\n    <div class=\"membership-success-modal\" id=\"membershipSuccessModal\">\r\n        <div class=\"membership-success-modal-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"membership-success-icon\">\r\n                <i>\u2713<\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h4>Thank You!<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Your membership application has been submitted successfully. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly.<\/p>\r\n            <p><strong>Welcome to the IWCA Uganda community!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n            <button class=\"close-membership-modal\" onclick=\"closeMembershipSuccessModal()\">Close<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"iwca-membership-form-container\">\r\n            <h3>Become a Member Today!<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n    <!-- Membership Categories Section -->\r\n    <div class=\"membership-categories-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; padding: 25px; background: rgba(var(--kpy-primary-rgb, 92, 50, 36), 0.05); border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--kpy-secondary, #8dc442);\">\r\n        <h4 style=\"color: var(--kpy-primary, #5c3224); margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: var(--kpy-font-heading, 'Roboto', sans-serif); font-size: 1.3rem;\">\r\n            Our membership categories include all coffee value chain actors:\r\n        <\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"row\" style=\"margin: 0 -10px;\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-4\" style=\"padding: 0 10px;\">\r\n                <div class=\"category-card\" style=\"background: var(--kpy-white, #ffffff); padding: 20px; border-radius: 30px 0; text-align: center; height: 100%; border: 2px solid rgba(var(--kpy-secondary-rgb, 141, 196, 66), 0.2); transition: transform 0.3s ease;\">\r\n                    <div class=\"category-icon\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-user\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--kpy-secondary, #8dc442);\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h5 style=\"color: var(--kpy-primary, #5c3224); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--kpy-font-heading, 'Roboto', sans-serif);\">\r\n                        Individual Membership\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n                        For individual professionals, farmers, and enthusiasts in the coffee industry\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-4\" style=\"padding: 0 10px;\">\r\n                <div class=\"category-card\" style=\"background: var(--kpy-white, #ffffff); padding: 20px; border-radius: 30px 0; text-align: center; height: 100%; border: 2px solid rgba(var(--kpy-secondary-rgb, 141, 196, 66), 0.2); transition: transform 0.3s ease;\">\r\n                    <div class=\"category-icon\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-users\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--kpy-secondary, #8dc442);\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h5 style=\"color: var(--kpy-primary, #5c3224); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--kpy-font-heading, 'Roboto', sans-serif);\">\r\n                        Group Membership\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n                        For farmer groups, cooperatives, and community organizations\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-4\" style=\"padding: 0 10px;\">\r\n                <div class=\"category-card\" style=\"background: var(--kpy-white, #ffffff); padding: 20px; border-radius: 30px 0; text-align: center; height: 100%; border: 2px solid rgba(var(--kpy-secondary-rgb, 141, 196, 66), 0.2); transition: transform 0.3s ease;\">\r\n                    <div class=\"category-icon\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-building\" style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--kpy-secondary, #8dc442);\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h5 style=\"color: var(--kpy-primary, #5c3224); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--kpy-font-heading, 'Roboto', sans-serif);\">\r\n                        Corporate Membership\r\n                    <\/h5>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n                        For companies, exporters, processors, and corporate entities\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"membership-form-notice\">\r\n        <p>Fill out the form below to apply for membership with IWCA Uganda Chapter. 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