Effective Classroom Organization for the Beginning of the School Year
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual focuses on organizing for the beginning of the school year and can be applied to any grade level.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
Confidence, Capacity, Connections: A Young Woman's Guide to Leadership
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
The manual has three sections: Building the Confidence to Participate, Enhancing Capacities to Lead, and Making Connections to Succeed. The guide is designed to provide basic tools necessary to start taking action in communities.
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.
Get Out the Vote - Voting Form
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This is a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) voting form for the elections.
Get Out the Vote - Calculating Vote Goals
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This resource provides a six-step process for calculating vote goals.
The Algerian Law of Association
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation outlines the need for associations in Algeria, how to manage change and proposed amendments.
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.
Supporting Local Governance in Yemen - Steps to Improving Relationships between Citizens and Government: Manual for Local Councilors, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This manual is specific to Yemen and improving the relationship between citizens and their government. It focuses on participatory local governance and public expenditure tracking surveys (PETS) and a six-step process, including a SWOT analysis and engaging stakeholders.
Get Out the Vote - Script for Kuwait
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This is a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) script for the elections.
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.
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 - 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 - Timeline
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This timeline in Arabic describes details for a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign.
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 - Counting Form
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This is an election counting form in Arabic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.