PROJECT TITLE:

Fostering sustainable organizational development for CSOs in Kosovo

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

To contribute to a more democratic and prosperous society through the development of more sustainable CSOs, who can serve as agents of change in policy and decision making at all levels of governance.

LOCATION:

Kosovo

SECTOR:

Democracy

DURATION:

36 months Start Date: 01/02/2018 End Date: 31/01/2021

VALUE:

Total cost of the project € 301,581.76 ; EU contribution € 271,423.58

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Forum for Civic Initiatives-FIQ

BENEFICIARIES:

CSOs, public institutions, media Final beneficiaries: CSO's, public institutions, media, local communities

PARTNERS:

Institute for Development Policy-INDEP

PROJECT PURPOSES:

The action has two main purposes: 1) To support the development of self-sufficient CSOs throughout Kosovo with specific focus on organizational development, advocacy, fundraising, profiling, partnerships and networking. 2) To promote dialogue and cooperation between CSOs, local and central authorities in policy and decision-making process.

ACTIVITIES:

A1. Establishment of the National Resource Center for CSOs A2: Design of online training curriculum for NRC A3: Community outreach & selection of CSOs A4: Sustainability Academy A5: Grant-giving to 15 CSOs to implement small projects A6: Individual mentorships (on-the-job coaching) A7: Sustainability Academy-Next level A8: Creation of at least 4 CSO coalitions A9: Matching-Grants to CSO coalitions who manage to fundraise from local sources A10: CSO Showcase-Sharing experiences A11: Regional Conference on Best Practices for Empowering Sustainable CSOs

RESULTS:

Result 1. A national Resource Center for CSOs has been established and functionalized to serve as a hub for them to engage in sharing of experience and know-how, get access to helpful resources and participate in trainings. Result 2. The organizational, operating, and advocacy capacities of at least 15 CSOs to engage in dialogue on developing policies and decision making have been strengthen.