Description
The project addresses the need of the applicant to boost its capacity and its organizational sustainability. The project aims at boosting the capacity via a series of training courses and a network of related NGOs. First, the applicant will contact gather relevant NGOs and other organizations for a round table discussion of the challenges the organizations face in their work with vulnerable people. Second, the applicant’s team will be trained in basic legal competence and knowledge of human rights. Third, a guide with psychological and legal data will be compiled. Fourth, the applicant’s team will be trained under the programme Consultants in EU Project Management. Finally, the team will visit 2 day-care centres for people with disabilities in Sofia City. The project will benefit the applicant’s team, relevant NGOs and the clients of the applicant (people with disabilities).
Summary of project results
The project addressed the need of the project promoter to boost its capacity and its organizational sustainability. The project contributed for the good start of the newly set up Minerva Centre Foundation by developing plans for good governance, visibility and publicity, internal monitoring and financial regulation. In addition, the training of the foundation team under the Consultants in European Project Management Programme with the American University in Bulgaria helped the team acquire knowledge and practical skills for successful management of projects financed by the various financial tools of the EU, i.e. the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and Community Programmes. The project boosted the capacity of the Foundation for good governance, visibility and publicity of its initiatives. The training of the team in basic legal competence and human rights improved the quality of psychological services provided by the Foundation at Minerva Centre within its structure. The website developed (centerminerva.com) and the printed information materials helped promote the Foundation’s mission and activities. The round tables helped establish contacts with the state institutions and NGOs working with disadvantaged people. This is important with regard to the efficient provision of assistance and support and this is related to the attempts to set up a network of related organizations to work together for the use of good and effective practices. The project results enabled the Foundation to develop in a stable and sustainable way as a non-profit NGO.
Summary of bilateral results