Cypriot Civil Society Mapping and Capacity Building Project

Project facts

Project promoter:
NGO Support Centre
Project Number:
CY03-0005
Target groups
Non governmental organisation
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€61,408
Final project cost:
€61,408
From EEA Grants:
€ 49,575
The project is carried out in:
Cyprus

Description

The current context in which Cypriot non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operate is admittedly a challenging one. Factors ranging from lack of available funds and systematic institutional dialogue, to not enough visibility for local civil society organisations (CSOs), unavoidably define and affect their work. In this challenging context, the growing need for local CSOs to take up and fulfill their role as full and equal partners in the socio-economic development of our society is identified. This project aims to build the capacity of local civil society in both communities and to make the civil society sector more transparent and accountable. This will be achieved through a mapping activity, training courses, networking events and the creation of a Code of Conduct. The target groups include local CSOs and networks and the wider civil society. The project is implemented by the NGO Support Centre (NGO-SC) and the Management Centre (MC) as well as Cyprus Islandwide NGO Development Platform (CYINDEP), in co-operation with a strong team of experienced consultants.

Summary of project results

The website was launched in December 2014 and have been visited more than 4000 times. 1 information session at Classic Hotel where the results of the Capacity Assessment where presented to the participating NGOs together with all the other upcoming activities of the project. The Capacity Assessment report was distributed to over 300 NGOs and interested stakeholders. 4 meetings with NGO Networks were conducted. One report of the current framework of Networking in Cyprus highlighting the opportunities and challenges in the area was disseminated to NGOs and interested stakeholders. 5 training seminars were organised with participation of more than 100 people in total. The invitations to the trainings were disseminated to more than 300 NGOs. A Background Document highlighted the existing situation on codes of Ethics and Practices in Cyprus. The Code of Ethics and Practices produced has attracted the interest of various groups of NGOs with more than 70 NGOs participating in the consultation process for the drafting of the document.

Summary of bilateral results