Media Outreach
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation briefly describes effective media outreach and includes examples from Honduras and Afghanistan.
Where Can We Go? Best Practices from the Arab World
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation describes essential issues in the NGO lifecycle, examples of voluntary registration using MENA examples, registration procedure, fundraising, permissible activities, foreign affiliation and dissolution.
Introduction to International Law Governing the Freedom of Association
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes international law governing freedom of association and sources of international law. It focuses on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Arab Charter on Human Rights.
Interactive Exercise: Arab NGO Laws Compared to International Standards
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This exercise asks groups to consider issues of registration, fundraising, dissolution, political activity and status based on Arab NGO laws, including Qatar, Jordan and Yemen.
Internal Governance and Accountability of CSOs
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation describes principles of good NGO governance, legal rules promoting good internal governance and methods of self-regulation.
European Models for NGO Regulation and Supervision
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation describes principles for supervision for the Council of Europe (CoE), definitions of accountability and transparency, trends in public regulation and approaches to supervision.
Setting the Goals and Objectives of a Training Workshop
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation walks through the steps of determining the goals and objectives for a workshop, and creating the agenda and structure, with examples included. It includes two small group exercises.
Training Facilitation (Tips for Trainers)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This handout describes the role of the trainer in adult education workshops, different types of learners and trainer communication tools. An emphasis is put on training about NGO governance and accountability, but the tips are general.
Entrepreneurship Training Participant Manual
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The manual gives overviews, materials and homework for six sessions: laying the foundation, marketing basics, marketing strategy/cost of business, financial concepts, financing business and summation and vision. This is part of WIT's Entrepreneurship Training.
Entrepreneurship Training Trainer Manual
Organization: Institute of International Education (IIE)Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual accompanies the Entrepreneurship Training Participant Manual, providing trainers with timing, context and purpose, materials, preparation, learning objectives and practice for six sessions. This is part of WIT's Entrepreneurship Training.
Exercises (Tips for Trainers)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This handout provides tips for trainers on the use of exercises in adult education workshops, including how to form small groups and types of exercises.
Effective Presentation (Tips for Trainers)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This handout provides tips for trainers on doing presentations, including tools for presenting and how to make the presentation interactive.
Introduction to Successful Advocacy
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This is an introductory look at advocacy, focusing on who is a successful advocate, developing plans, media outreach and legislative drafting.
Advocacy Case Studies: Jordan
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation outlines steps taken in Jordan for reform of the Jordanian Law on Associations.
Advocacy Case Studies: Iraq
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation outlines steps taken in Iraq for reform of the Iraqi NGO law.
Advocacy Case Studies: Hungary
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation outlines steps taken in Hungary to reform the law related to the obligation to ensure access for people with physical disabilities.
Advocacy in NGO law - CEE and NIS examples
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes recent laws restricting civil society in the NIS, context analysis, recent advocacy efforts, power mapping, developing a message and advocacy tools.
Get Out the Vote - Calculating Vote Goals
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This resource provides a six-step process for calculating vote goals.
Get Out the Vote - Counting Form
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This is an election counting form in Arabic.
Get Out the Vote - Election Day Timeline – Poll Monitors
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This sample timeline shows the schedule for poll monitors and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) trainings, as well as what should be included in election day packets.
Get Out the Vote - Script for Kuwait
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This is a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) script for the elections.
Get Out the Vote - Timeline
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This timeline in Arabic describes details for a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign.
Get Out the Vote - Job Descriptions for Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Workers
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This guide provides job descriptions and structure for staff to work together on election day.
Get Out the Vote - Tally Sheet
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This resource provides a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) tally sheet in Arabic.
Get Out the Vote - Volunteer Materials List
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This resource provides a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) volunteer material list in Arabic.
Get Out the Vote - Voter Identification Ideas
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This resource suggests several ways to track the level of support of voters, including door-to-door, phone banking and Facebook.
Get Out the Vote - Voting Form
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This is a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) voting form for the elections.
Jordan: Lessons Learnt from NGO Advocacy on the Law on Societies
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This case study presentation on Jordan describes the Law on Associations and Social Entities, NGO advocacy and the amended law of 2009. Mistakes, lessons learned and recommendations are included.
Basic Principles of International Law Affecting CSOs
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation describes sources of international law, the Universal Declaration on Freedom of Association, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (2008), and international best practices for the formation of organizations.
Results of the Study on Recent Public and Self-regulations Initiatives Improving Transparency and Accountability on NGOs in the EU
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation provides definitions for accountability and transparency, trends for developing comprehensive frameworks for NGOs and trends for strengthening supervision and investigation powers.
Foreign Funding and Civil Society: International Law and Best Practices
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation focuses on the UN Declaration on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and applying the ICCPR standard. It also highlights creating a financial action task force, public policy considerations and responding to proposed amendments.
Foreign Funding, Accountability and Transparency
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation describes Article 23 of the Proposed Amendments in Yemen, which prohibits associations and foundations from receiving funding from foreign organizations. The focus is on the proposed law and alternative solutions.
Government Supervision
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation focuses on problems with government supervision of associations and foundations, proposed amendments and best practices in CSO supervision. It also includes recommendations for improving the proposed amendments.
Instruments and Obstacles to Organizational Stability
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual provides a toolkit for starting organizations. It addresses themes such as planning, coordination, employment, supervision, information management, financial resources and advocacy. In addition, the manual provides a series of recommendations to overcome challenges when starting an organization.
Administration and Organizational Structures
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes the administrative structure of an organization. It focuses on the roles of main actors in an organization: the director, policy maker, planner, executive trainer, representatives, arbitrator and mediator. Lastly, the presentation focuses on the leadership role of the president.
Best Practices for NGOs and Non-profit Organizations
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation provides a set of best practices for NGOs and non-profit organizations, such as the mission statement and evaluation. It includes information on the Board of Directors, the issue of conflict of interests, human resources, transparency, the development of financial resources and community participation.
Performance Evaluation for NGOs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation addresses the main aspects of performance evaluation for NGOs. It focuses on nine points: mission statement and goals, legislation, membership, governing bodies, planning and implantation, services and programs, IT, financial resources and the relations with governmental and international organizations.
The Role of Organizational Structures in the Institutional Consolidation of Non-profit NGOs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on the role and responsibilities of the administrative council in strategic planning, policy making, supervision, resources development and advocacy.
Women Empowerment
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum addresses issues related to women's empowerment and the link to development.
Democratic Governance
Organization: American Near East Refugees Aid (ANERA)Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation defines democratic governance, its processes and its effect on efficiency. It emphasizes the role of leadership and organizational structure in fostering democratic governance.
Women, Democracy and Human Rights
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum addresses the issue of human rights and democracy. It provides a historical summary of the development of human rights and the role of the United Nations in the development of women's rights.
The Jordanian Women: Political Participation and Decision Making
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum addresses the role of women in political participation decision making in Jordan. It provides historical insights and obstacles for attaining a critical mass of women in high-ranking positions.
How To Write a Successful Proposal?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation provides guidance for writing a successful proposal for international foundations and organizations.
Advocacy and Promotion for Women Empowerment Programs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes the role of promotion and advocacy campaigns. It addresses factors related to the type of audience targeted, stages of brainstorming, sources of information and timing.
Advocacy and Promotion
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation defines advocacy and its key elements, such as analysis, planning, strategic plan, mobilization, action, evaluation and continuity.
Identifying Women's Challenges and Needs in Rural Communities
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation addresses the issue of development in rural communities, with a special focus on gender issues.
Management of Meetings
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum explains how to administer meetings, including details on the duties of each participant. It also provides sample forms for the drafting of agendas and lists of attendees.
Marketing
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum explains marketing techniques and strategies such as those relating to product, price, place and promotion. It includes five case studies.
The Life Cycle of Projects and their Administration
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum contains instruction on the life cycle of projects, including planning, organization, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. It also includes a set of sample forms.
Guide to the Participatory Approach
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This training manual guides instructors on how to create participatory programs. Using the experiences of projects in Arab countries, the guide explains methods for increasing community involvement in the research and planning stages of development projects.