About

A partnership of two Cypriot and one UK-based civil society support organizations are bringing a diverse combination of training and capacity building support services to voluntary sector organizations in Cyprus. There are four main components to our programme: 

1. OPEN TRAINING COURSES FOR CYPRIOT CSOs

Our Open Training courses, for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are developed to promote participatory learning by exploring a combination of conceptual and practical issues. Trainers from INTRAC, alongside trainers from the Management Centre (MC) and NGO Support Centre will deliver these courses.

Our training will:

• Provide a rich source of knowledge from both an international and Cypriot perspective

• Create the opportunity for networking and meeting people

• Encourage cooperation between CSOs across the island

2. TAILOR-MADE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CYPRIOT CSOs

The Programme also offers tailor-made technical support to individual CSOs across Cyprus. We offer a range of capacity building support, from organizational development to monitoring and evaluation systems development, from strategic planning to project proposals and implementation.

3. LONG-TERM CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO CYPRIOT CSOs

The Programme is working with 20 organizations across Cyprus to support the development of their organizational capacity, beginning with capacity assessment and action planning, leading to implementation and review. 

4. DIALOGUING EVENTS FOR CIVIL SOCIETY AND NON-CSO ACTORS

The Programme will combine a range of events – workshops, conferences, roundtables – to promote exchange of ideas and knowledge on a range of critical issues facing Cypriot civil society. Events will draw together actors from within civil society and from other sectors to increase debate and informed decision-making. (Details)

Events that have taken place:
Participation in the Civil Society Fair "Open voices - Active citizens"

Cypriot Civil Society Strengthening Programme