PROJECT TITLE:

National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Kosovo

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

To strengthen CSO capacities to become active contributors and overseers of participatory democracy in Kosovo on its path towards EU integration

LOCATION:

Kosovo

SECTOR:

CSO Development

DURATION:

39 months (1st of February 2021 – 31st of April 2024)

VALUE:

€ 502,000 (EU contribution € 452,000)

IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATION:

Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF)

PARTNERS:

Community Building Mitrovica (CBM)

BENEFICIARIES:

Active CSOs in Kosovo, in particular smaller and grassroots CSOs that are committed to strengthen their constituency base

ACTIVITIES:

Resource Hub for civil society a. Information sessions on important topics on civil society, participation and European Integration, in all local languages b. Online materials and resources c. Dedicated Covid-19 corner for CSOs d. Help-Desk for civil society Capacity Building a. The School of Activism for small and medium sized CSOs b. Mentoring and coaching for CSOs participating in the School of Activism c. Training for CSOs on ICT tools Facilitation and networking a. Establishment and facilitation of sectoral groups of CSOs Support to civic activism and volunteering a. Sub-grants for CSOs, informal groups and individuals to support volunteering b. Legal Clinic for free legal advice and education to citizens and CSOs

RESULTS:

(1) Dissemination of information to CSOs and citizens, by serving as a resource hub, on civil society, enabling environment for civil society and entry points for participation in policy processes at local and central level; (2) Improved organizational competence of CSOs and strengthened constituency relations through the provision of capacity building program on organizational development, participatory advocacy, accountability and transparency; (3) Facilitate sectorial networking, participation, exchange and partnerships between CSOs; (4) Support civic activism and volunteer initiatives through provision of funds and free legal aid.