Activity report for 1996(PDF) - Soros Foundation Moldova

provides effective assistance to meet the needs ofMoldovan NGOs. The centre is an initiative of the SorosFoundation - Moldova and International Foundation forElectoral Systems Moldova with the financial support ofTACIS for Democracy program. The main goal of theCentre is to contribute to the development of a civil societythrough the creation of a stronger non-governmentalnetwork.The Centre’s priorities are:- providing consulting and information- establishing and maintaining working relationsamong Moldovan NGOs- developing relationships with international governmentalinstitutions, donors and others national andinternational non-governmental organizations. Itsmajor fields of activity are:Information- There is a library and electronic database at anyone’sdisposal containing information of major interest to -non-governmental oganizations.It includes:- information on local NGOs- information about Donors, Funding Programs inEastern and Central Europe and NIS.- information on the actions and activities of nongovernmentalorganizations.- legislative and administrative aspects related to NGOsactivity.- other information related to the NGOs activity.ConsultingThe Centre provides consulting services to local NGOsregarding their establishment, registration, administration,financial management and fund-raising. Atthe Centre there is up-to-date information on theregulation of the Moldovan NGO activities, as well asfurther information on related issues.TrainingThe Centre organises seminars and workshops forNGOs bringing trainers from abroad.Topics include:- Recruitment and distribution of tasks in the organisation- Fund-raising- Accountancy and book-keeping- Evaluation of the organization through efficiency andprogress reports- Public and mass-media relations- Collaboration with local authorities- Office management- Working with volunteersTechnical assistanceThe centre offers temporary use of equipment to NGOsto help in the realization of a project. The Centre alsoorganises training on different issues of officemanagement and office equipment utilization.PublicationsThe Centre publishes the informative bulletin“CONTACT” with a circulation of 300 copies, addressedto a large circle of beneficiaries from the stateand non-governmental organisations. The bulletincontains information concerning the Centre’sactivities, donors and their programs and a calendarof activities in NGO field. Is to appear a catalogue ofNGOs from Moldova.Other activitiesThe Centre organises conferences, round - tables andsymposiums, with national and international participation,to encourage an exchange of ideas, experienceand projects among Moldovan NGOs and foreignpartners.The financing from TACIS: 96,372.00 ECUfrom Soros Foundation: $ 47,129.00NETWORK OF DELIBERATIVE FORUMSThe goal of the project proposed by the “Pro Democratia”Association is to stimulate and sustain citizens’initiatives regarding their community and in this way toinfluence decisions at higher levels. Within this projectcitizens meet to discuss the problems of their concernand seek solutions. The project is realised in four shifts,including production of a brochure with information onthe subject, local forums In four districts and a NationalForum in Chisinau.Expenditures: $ 2,841.00a c t i v i t y r e p o r t ‘ 9 6 45