WorldSupporter: what is JoHo WorldSupporter, how to join and how to contribute?

What is 'WorldSupporter'?

• JoHo WorldSupporter is the online platform where individuals and organizations inspire and help each other on a local and global level
• You can share and find everything you need to help another, travel responsibly, study well, develop yourself and work for an organization that creates a better world
• You can gain knowledge, share experiences, answer questions, post comments and publish your own WorldSupporter resume
• You can share your summaries, photos, blogs, journals, events, sustainable recipes and tips with others
• You can create and share study materials with WorldSupporters from countries that lack access to educational resources,
• You can share learning materials that can be used by volunteers helping out in schools around the world.
• You can work with WorldSupporters from over 150 countries to help make the world around you a better and more tolerant place.

What is a 'WorldSupporter account and Profile'?

• A WorldSupporter account can be created in minutes and is linked to your Personal WorldSupporter profile.
• Your WorldSupporter profile:
  • acts as your own platform for all the content you create or collect on WorldSupporter,
  • shows all content recently created by the organizations, groups and individuals you personally follow,
  • shows what you contribute to the world around you.

What do you need to do to join, register and get started?

• to use WorldSupporter for free, you can create an acoount and follow your favorite subject or supporters
• to support and use WorldSupporter: go to www JoHo.org, and join as a JoHo WorldSupporter member: In Dutch - In English.
• to use all summaries: go to go to www JoHo.org and join JoHo WorldSupporter Member with full online access to all summaries and content
• for a profile on WorldSupporter: go to the login page page or use the 'sign in' link in the menu
• for login: go to the login page to log in or use the 'sign in' link in the menu, visible on every page

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What forms of registration are possible and what kind of online access is available:

1  - Create a free WorldSupporter Profile.

• You can join WorldSupporter for free by creating a WorldSupporter Profile.
  • you will be able to add your WorldSupporter CV
  • you will be able to follow your favorite topics
  • you can access all content with the access level 'Public' uploaded and created by other supporters
• Create and account with free WorldSupporter profile (without membership and online access) >>

2 - Join as a JoHo WorldSupporter member with basic services

• You can join WorldSupporter as a JoHo member to get access to basic services
  • you can add messages and comments to help other supporters and get notifications
  • you can access all content with the access level 'Member'
  • you can request to contribute and add content
  • you will be able to save and collect content made by other supporters
  • you will be able to follow other supporters
  • you will have access to all content with the access level 'WorldSupporters members', that is uploaded and made by other Supporters
  • you are a valued donor who makes an additional contribution to JoHo WorldSupporter
• Join as WorldSupporter member >>

3 - Join as a JoHo WorldSupporter member with extra services and online access

• You can join WorldSupporter as a JoHo member with extra services and online access
  • you will be able to use all basic services
  • you will have access to all content, summaries and study assistance
  • you can also access all content with the access level 'Exclusive' (for members with extra services and online access)
  • you can add content and set it to 'Public' or 'Member'
  • you can add content and set it to 'Private'
  • you are a valued donor who makes an additional contribution to JoHo WorldSupporter
• Join as WorldSupporter member with extra services and online access >>
• Join as WorldSupporter member with extra service and online access (NL) >>

When you support JoHo...

by joining as a JoHo member

• By joining JoHo as a member, you support JoHo in all its activities in the areas of international cooperation and talent development
• You can become a JoHo member by contributing €5.00 per calendar year

through the purchase of JoHo subscription services

• You can obtain JoHo subscription services for €10, €15,00 or €20.00 per calendar year for extra services and discounts

by taking out (travel or health) insurance

• By applying for a travel or health insurance via JoHo you do not only support JoHo, but also yourself
• You pay less premium and you are able to use the services and discounts of a JoHo subscription for free 

....then JoHo will support you...

with choice assistance & advice

• concerning work, travel, study, inspiration and emigration

with organization profiles & vacancies

• for full time jobs, part time jobs, volunteer work, internships, and work experience positions at home or abroad

with summaries & study support

• such as printed and online study books, textbooks, professional literature, exams & practice questions, lecture notes, terms and readers

with discounts on items & gifts

• concerning travel, study, work, inspiration and emigration

with discounts on activities & projects

• such as air travel, holidays, volunteer work, language courses, and travelling 

with discounts on insurances & advice

• such as emigration insurances, travel insurances, and health insurances

...and together we support worldsupporters and projects

• with personal development via worldsupporter.org and online tools
• with international collaborations via projects in Africa, Asia, and South America
• with bringing organizations and individuals into contact with each other to make each other stronger, more aware, and to inspire one another

How do you receive free subscription services when insured via JoHo?

• Are you a member and do you take out a yearly continuous insurance via JoHo? Then you are able to use the services and discounts of the JoHo subscription for free
• How does it work? Become a JoHo member and apply for your travel or health insurance  via JoHo. As a JoHo member you will receive the benefits of the JoHo subscription

How to choose and purchase a JoHo subscription services

Purchasing JoHo subscription services

• JoHo members can choose to purchase a subscription for choice assistance, advice, discounts, or extra support for JoHo
• If you want to purchase subscription services, you are able to do so with the same form as the one to become a JoHo member
• If you already are a JoHo member and want to change to, or add, a subscription, please fill out form for changing your membership

How does registering, logging in & creating a password work

• As a new JoHo member you automatically receive an online account at joho.org, which you can activate with a link that you will receive in your mailbox

Read more at

• FAQ regarding your JoHo accounts on JoHo.org and WorldSupporter

Are you able to become a member without an IBAN/SEPA bank account?

• If you don't have an IBAN (international bank account number) with SEPA, but you still want to use membership services or support JoHo's projects and initiatives, including Smokey Tours, take a look at the page about International services

What are the rules and guidelines?

• For changing personal data: please use the form for changing your membership or use the contact form
• For cancelling or changing your membership and/or subscription: please use the form for the right processing
• Rules and conditions regarding JoHo memberships and subscriptions can be found here

What is your JoHo number?

• You can find your JoHo number at your My JoHo page as soon as you are logged in at joho.org
• You need your JoHo number, for example, for obtaining the discounts on insurances, summaries, and at partner organisations
• Have you lost your JoHo number? Please contact JoHo via the online contact forms or log in at joho.org and you will find your JoHo number at your account page on JoHo.org

Join & Register (via JoHo.org)

No account on WorldSupporter.org?

• Your account and login on WorldSupporter.org is separate from your account on JoHo.org due to digital security and the different roles of both websites.
• With your account on WorldSupporter.org you can also create your own content and put it on the website. With your account on JoHo.org you have insight into your subscriptions, memberships and insurances.
• Go to the create account page: 'Join WorldSupporter', where you can create an account and profile for WorldSupporter.org.

Not able to fill in all required fields by creating an account on WorldSupporter.org?

To create an account on WorldSupporter you have to fill in following required fields:

• Username
  • Spaces are allowed; punctuation is not allowed except for periods, hyphens, apostrophes, and underscores.
• E-mail Address:
  • use an existing e-mail address,
  • for access to content for JoHo members and exclusives you need to use the same e-mail adress as when you registered on JoHo.org
• First Name:
  • same rules as for your username
• Last name:
  • same rules as for your username
• Are you a JoHo WorldSupporter Member?:
  • When you are not a JoHo member, you select: "I am not a JoHo WorldSupporter member yet"
  • When you are a JoHo member (donateur), you select: "I am a JoHo WorldSupporter member without extra services"
  • When you are a JoHo member with extra services (abonnee), you select: "I am a JoHo WorldSupporter member with extra services and online access"
  • When you don not know which membership you have:  go to www.JoHo.org, log in and check on you account page you will see which membership is mentioned (or check the confirmation e-mail, which is sent after you filled in the membership form on joho.org)
• WorldSupportership!:
  • Fill in at least one activity in the field of helping out another or your surroundings
• Profile Picture:
  • Upload your profile picture :
    • files must be less than 2 MB.
    • Allowed file types: png, jpg, jpeg.
  • crop your picture (adjust within the margin)
  • save your picture
• Follow content of your favorite subject or organization on your own profile:
  • Select your favorite subject or organization to follow on your profile by typing the name of the country, topic or organization of your choice
  • Examples include your student organization, your working field or your country of interest.
  • Use only 1 subject or organisation!
• Privacy:
  • choose who can see your profile and account page
• Create new account (button):
  • Click to save and go the confirmation e-mail to activate your account with the confirmation link

Not able to create your account with an error message?

• Are you already a JoHo member (donor or subscriber): then use the same e-mail address as when you registered at JoHo.org (you also use that e-mail address for logging into joho.org).
• Do you get the message that the e-mail address is already in use: then use the 'forgot password' option to regain access to your account.
• Switch browsers or devices. If it doesn't work in another browser either, try again later or contact JoHo WorldSupporter

Not activated your account on WorldSupporter.org?

• After you create an account on WorldSupporter.org by filling in the form and pushing the 'create account' button, you receive e-mail for the necessary confirmation link
• By clicking this link or copying and pasting it to your browser you log in once and will lead you to visit a page where you can set your password.
• After setting your password, you will be able to log in at https://www.worldsupporter.org/user
• After you logged in for the first time, you can complete your account and profile page

Not able to login?

• Go to the login page to log in, or use the "log in" link at the top right of the menu, visible on every page.
• Instead of your username, you can also login with your e-mail address.

Not able to log in after you receive and use the confirmation link?

• Go to the login page to log in, or use the "log in" link at the top right of the menu, visible on every page.
• Choose 'request new password'.
• You will then receive a link that allows you to log in and be redirected directly to a page where you need to set a new password.
• If this does not work out you can contact JoHo WorldSupporter

Not able to remember, set or use your password?

• Instead of your username, you can also login with your e-mail address.
• Forgot your password? Click on the 'Log in' link at the top right of any page and choose 'request new password'.
• You will then receive a link that allows you to log in and be redirected directly to a page where you need to set a new password..
• Please enter a new password immediately, the link you receive is only valid for 1 day
• Please note that your password is case sensitive, so please check that Caps Lock is on or off.
• If the problems with your password persist, try logging in with another browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome etc, depending on what you have already tried, ) and/or disable your password manager function if you are using it.
• In an exceptional case, a maintenance activity may have taken place, try again later or contact WorldSupporter

Being able to log in, but still not able to read all exclusive content or summaries?

• Make sure you are a JoHo member with extra service and online access
  • As a member without extra services (<10 euro yearly) you will not have be able to read exclusive content
  • If you want to upgrade your membership  (10 euro yearly or more) to read exclusive content access  you can: change your membership
  • If you are not a member yet, you can: become a member
• Make sure you selected the right access on your WorldSupporter account
  • go to your account (profile) page
  • press the "Edit profile' button
  • go to 'Profile'
  • go to the field 'Are you a JoHo WorldSupporter Member?
    • choose the right access : 'JoHo WorldSupporter member with full online access'
  • press the button 'Save' at the end of you page
• If this does not work out you can contact JoHo WorldSupporter

Access to all shared materials, but suddenly no longer?

• If you suddenly lost access to shared materials that you previously had access to, one of the following situations may apply:
  • The e-mail address of your WorldSupporter account is not the same as that of your member registration.
  • The direct debit for your membership has failed.
  • A supporter has chosen to set the access level of the shared material to 'JoHo WorldSupporter member with full access' and you are not yet a 'JoHo WorldSupporter member with full online access'.
• To indicate that you wish to register a second email address with your JoHo membership, please log in to joho.org and fill in the form for adjustments on JoHo.org
• If a direct debit has failed, you will be contacted by JoHo WorldSupporter, please check your spam folder to see if you have missed a message.
• Make sure you are a JoHo member with extra service and online access and that you selected the right access on your WorldSupporter account
• If you continue to experience problems, please contact WorldSupporter, stating the specific pages you want to use and, if possible, the error message you receive.

No access the private or public content?

• Private content is visible for you (the author) in the 'My Collection' section of your personal user page only and is great for drafts or notes to yourself
  • If you have trouble accessing your private content, you can check whether you are logged in at the top right of JoHo WorldSupporter. If you are not yet logged in, you can try to log in and visit your private content again
  • If you have trouble accessing your private content once you are logged in, you can contact JoHo WorldSupporter via the contact form with a description of the page you want to visit
• Public content is visible for all visitors of WorldSupporter
  • If you have trouble accessing public content, you can check your internet connection. If your internet connection is down, you can try to visit the page later, with a better internet connection.
  • If you have trouble accessing public content with a working internet connection, you can check the access level of the page you try to visit. Authors can change the access level of their content
  • If you keep experiencing problems with accessing the public content, please contact JoHo WorldSupporter via the contact form with a description of the page you want to visit