Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
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1. NGO historical aspects<br />
The organization was first established in Austria, 1963. The founders were <strong>the</strong> Austrian Catholic Youth<br />
Organisation. It was purposely established at <strong>the</strong> time to provide technical assistance to <strong>the</strong>n<br />
emerging new nations, especially those in Africa and South America. In 1964, it was established in<br />
PNG. It’s practical objectives are to empower locals in <strong>the</strong>ir development endeavours. Providing skills<br />
development in agriculture and trades areas.<br />
2. Organizational aspects<br />
Currently volunteers in Simbu, Bougainville, Mt Hagen and Port Moreby. Previously volunteers were in<br />
Enga and Madang. There are 90 volunteers all over <strong>the</strong> world (from 200 few years ago). In PNG <strong>the</strong>re<br />
are 15 volunteers. Their technical capacities range from technical education and school<br />
administration, NGO promotion, support of local NGOs, organizational development for Church<br />
projects.<br />
3. Networking and institutional relations<br />
Networks with Austrian Development Agency. ADA liaises with EU in Brussels. It is linked to a number<br />
of Church organizations and also o<strong>the</strong>r NGOs. It also networks with PNG Education Department,<br />
Community Development.<br />
4. Juridical aspects<br />
It is registered with <strong>the</strong> IPA in PNG. The Austrian Board oversees its work.<br />
5. Financial aspects<br />
The NGO publishes its accounts each year. It is centrally done in Australia. Source of funding is from<br />
Austrian NGOs – 30% and 70% from Austrian Government and EU. Counterpart funding in kind come<br />
from PNG Education Department and Churches.<br />
6. Activities and sectors<br />
Main sectors: Education, technical training and civil society in terms of capacity building for local<br />
NGOs.<br />
Main activities: Technical capacity building, organization development, administration, management<br />
and occupational <strong>the</strong>rapy.<br />
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