Description
The project promoter works to provide psychosocial support and education children suffering from chronic or terminal illness, as well their families. Τhe aim of the project is the capacity building of Merimna and its partner Friends of Merimna. More specifically the project will increase and differentiate the funding sources of the organization through the development and application of a fundraising strategy and the development of the appropriate tools. The project also aims to increase of the number of volunteers and ensure their participation in the activities of Merimna, through the development of the appropriate procedures, manuals and training. The improvement of the communication / cooperation of the two partners, I also a vital component of the project, for increased effectiveness and transparency through the development of Rules of Operation and an Action Plan. Finally, through the project Merimna’s network of partners in Greece and abroad will expand, in order to improve its know-how and fundraising.
Summary of project results
Τhe project contributed considerably to the capacity building of Merimna and its partner Friends of Merimna. More specifically the project succeeded in increasing and differentiating the funding sources of the organization through the development and application of a new fundraising strategy and the development of the appropriate tools. The organization was able to increase the number of corporate donors from two to six and submit five funding proposals for EU and state funds. The project also succeeded to increase the number of the organization’s volunteers from 30 to 78 and increase their engagement in the activities of Merimna, through the development of new written processes for their training and overall management. Another important result has been the improvement of the communication / and the strengthening of the partnership of the two partners, for increased effectiveness and transparency. This was achieved through the development of Rules of Operation and an Action Plan. The project finally succeeded in expanding Merimna’s network of partners in Greece and abroad, in order to improve the organization’s know- how and fundraising capacity. The increased funds, structured internal processes, better volunteered management and the development of strategic partnerships, will have a great impact on the organization’s quality and range of services towards families that are facing illness or loss of one of their members. The fact that the organization is the only one in Greece that specializes in the provision of psychological support to this target group, make the project especially important.
Summary of bilateral results