The aim of this training seminar is to empower and increase the capacity of CSOs in increasing the number of volunteers and in coordinating them.

Some of the issues to be covered within the context of the training seminar are:

• Defining the concept: “Volunteerism”
• Organisation and management of volunteers: ways, methods and challenges
• Development of a volunteer management strategy
• How to match tasks with volunteers
• Building sustainable collaborations with volunteers: monitoring and evaluation

For information and registration:  227 8113 or e-mail:  derya@siviltoplum.eu

1-2 July 2009 in Nicosia, Saray Hotel, in Turkish language between 09:30-16:30 hours
The aim of this training seminar is to improve the organisational management capacity of CSOs in implementing participatory methods of decision making; to increase understanding of the importance of participation in decision making and knowledge on relevant concepts, principles and methods of participatory decision making.

Some of the issues to be covered within the context of the training seminar are:

Decision making methods (consensus, majority voting, accommodation of needs and feelings, delegation, etc) & structures (executive, decision-making boards, commissions, committees, advisory boards, etc)
Integrating structures and methods into official documents (such as statutes, internal rules, etc) & other mechanisms (such as the rotation principle, etc)
Case studies and examples of participatory decision making
Tools to maintain and sustain participation (internet, etc)

We invite representatives of Civil Society Organizations to benefit from this important training seminar.

Registration is required: 2278113 or e-mail:  derya@siviltoplum.eu

-SWOT analysis
-Strategic Planning Process (values, vision, mission, strategic objectives, setting priorities, activities and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluation, etc)
-Participatory methods of strategic planning
-Participatory organizational management, decision-making mechanisms and processes



“This programme is funded under the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community". 

  On 23-24-25  February 2009 at 09:30-16:30  for a total of 3 days, in Turkish;

  On 26-27-28  February 2009 at 09:30-16:30  for a total of 3 days in English;

  On 23-24-25 March 2009 at 09:30-16:30  for a total of 3 days in Turkish;

  On 26-27-28  March 2009 at 09:30-16:30  for a total of 3 days, in English.

These training seminars are designed to support the Civil Society Organizations, which want to prepare proposals towards the “Cypriot Civil Society in Action III” call for proposals of the European Commission, on “Project Cycle Management” and “Preparation of the Full Application Form” – with a deadline of 7 May 2009 -. Pre-registration of interested organizations is necessary.

For information and registration: (+90) 392 227 8113 and
e-mail: selen@cypruscivilsociety.eu or derya@cypruscivilsociety.eu

                                                    

    PCM TRAINING AND CONCEPT NOTE WRITING, FULL APPLICATION TRAINING, GRANT MANAGEMENT , ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING and COMMUNICATION

The CSST organized training programs in English and Turkish to support the Civil Society Organizations between April 2008 -January  2009

These trainings were as follows:


11.  Full Application and Grant Management Training :   26-30 January 2009
by Meriç in English

10.  Full Application training   14-16 January 2009
by Rana Birden in Turkish

9. Full Application training 12-16 January 2009
by Rana Birden in Turkish

8.  Grant Management and full application:  6-9 January 2009
By Petek Kovancı in English

7. Grant Management 26 to 29 Nov. 2008;
By Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Turkish

6.  Capacity building and Organizational Management : 6-7 Nov. 2008
By Dijan Albayrak İn Turkish

5.   "Capacity building and Organizational Management " : 4-5 Nov. 2008 (Famagusta)
By Dijan Albayrak in Turkish

4.  " Project Cycle Management and Concept Note Training" : 21,22 and 23 July 2008
By Meriç Özgüneş in English

3.  "Project Cycle Management and Concept Note Training" : 2,3 ve 4 Jun 2008
By Selen Yılmaz in Turkish

2.  "Project Cycle Management and Full Application Training":  14-15 May 2008
By Başak Koyuncu in English

1.  "Project Cycle Management and Concept Note Training :  28-29 -30 April - 2 May 2008
By Eser Kayadelen in Turkish


     
                                          
 
These interactive trainings have focused on the most common challenges and questions that were raised concerning the preparation and writing of a project. Workshops and trainings guided the process of project writing starting from the time it began as an idea to eventually be developed into a project that could be sustainable, successful and beneficial alongside a good budget preparation and proper risk analysis.
 

 

Short term expertise had been invited from abroad to provide intensive training on PCM and Concept note writing. Alongside these trainings, the CSST have been providing tailor made counseling services according to the needs of the CSOs. The CSST has been flexible in offering these Services in the local area of CSOs or at the CSST Center as appropriate to the issues or challenges identified.


CSST will continue to offer its support and services at both the Project Application and Implementation stage.

The focus of these interactive trainings are to support the CSOs to be able to effectively define the “problem” that they want to contribute to its solution, identify the target beneficiaries, clearly define the relevancy of activities and its sustainability, as well as establish proper budget preparation. 

These trainings were offered in interactive workshop formats where attendees were able to work in groups and share their experiences, ideas and visions as well as voice their concerns. 

Alongside these trainings offered by short term experts, daily trainings and tailor made counseling services have been continuing since the opening. CSST provides ongoing support during the project implementation as identified by the CSOs themselves. Moreover the CSST supports the development of CSOs by organizing open forums, thematic evenings and trainings.

The Cyprus Civil Society in Action II program, introduced by Alain Bothorel, was launched in order to create awareness in the community. The program was  promoted further  by broadcasting it in TV and radio programs as well as publishing articles in local newspapers

Along the OUTREACH PROGRAMS the CSST has been visiting rural area civil society meeting with Civil Society Organizations, encouraging the new initiatives and sharing the programs of EU.

Useful documents to download

Recently registered organization