2007-2008 – ” Effective Solving LocalThe goal of the project was to strengthen the influence of the civil society sector of Dnipropetrovsk region via improving professionalism of representatives of 20 CSOs, creating information partner network of organizations participating in the project, and establishing closer collaboration with government agencies.
We held 5 trainings on organizational development, round table and seminar “Joining the Efforts of Civil Society Organizations in Solving Local Problems”, 2 joint meetings with Dnipropetrovsk Press Club of Reforms; we launched a new version of web portal “Public Initiatives in Dnipropetrovsk Region”; we published a brochure “Public Initiatives in Dnipropetrovsk Region” which included successful stories and information about existing organizations. Thanks to participation in the project, six organizations received grants from international donors, two organizations attracted resources at the local level, four organizations expanded their activities, one organization received office space on favorable conditions, and four organizations successfully cooperated with the media.