Capacity Building
In order for NGOs to be fully prepared to successfully administer grants from the U.S. Government, foundations, or any other funding source, you must make certain that your organization is structured properly first.
Your capacity to handle funding will be evaluated by any grant-making agency or organization and it is vital that you work to build your organization properly before you apply for any type of grant.
There are several organizations that offer capacity building tools and resources which can help your organization improve and strengthen its ability to successfully compete for funding.
Disaster Response
It is imperative that the global response to disasters is quick and efficient in order to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the social and economic impact of humanitarian emergencies worldwide.
These, as well as many other faith-based organizations are working to reduce the impact of natural hazards and provide training to build local capacity for disaster management and response.
Aga Khan
AidMatrix
AlertNet
Catholic Relief Services
Convoy of Hope
Disaster News Network
Humanitarian International Services Group (HISG)
Interaction
Medical Teams International
Mercy Corps
Muslim Aid
NVOAD
Operation Blessing International
Relief Web
UMCOR
Education and Literacy
The ability to read and write is a mandatory basic skill for people to live and work in today's world. However, more than 900 million adults and 125 million children are illiterate, primarily in developing countries. Please find listed below resources that should be helpful to you in your programs that work to address this issue.
AED Center for International Training
AED Global Education Center
Global Campaign for Education
International Literacy Institute
UNESCO Institute for Education
Global Health
One of the most devastating issues impeding international development is health related problems. HIV/AIDS and malaria in particular are both preventable and treatable health concerns that take the lives of millions yearly. These links should help
These faith-based and community organizations strive to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world by confronting global health challenges through improving the quality, availability, and use of essential health services.
They focus on improving global health, including child, maternal, and reproductive health, and the reduction of abortion and disease, especially HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Microfinance
NGOs have emerged as a key player in the field of microcredit, microenterprise, and microfinance. They have played the role of intermediary in various dimensions.
NGOs have been active in starting and participating in microcredit programs. This includes creating awareness of the importance of microcredit within the community, as well as various national and international donor agencies.
They have developed resources and tools for communities and microcredit organizations to monitor progress and identify good practices.
They have also created opportunities to learn about the principles and practice of microcredit. This includes publications, workshops and seminars, and training programs.
Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network
Volunteerism
One of the United States greatest tools for aid and development is its citizens. According to the 2007 Index of Global Philanthropy by the Hudson Institute, in 2005, U.S. Private and voluntary organizations (PVOs) gave $13.4 billion to the developing world, international giving by U.S. foundations was $2.2 billion, and the value of volunteer time spent reached $2.8 billion.
Volunteers can be leveraged internationally to provide incredible resources for your organization. The list below provides resources both for those who are looking to volunteer as well as for those who are looking to utilize volunteers in their organization.
*USA Freedom Corps
Water
Recognizing that every ecosystem, society, and individual on Earth depends on water, water shortages and poor water management can lead to a host of problems such as loss of biodiversity and agricultural production, increase in malnutrition and disease, reduced economic growth, social instability, and conflict and many other concerns.
Four hundred and fifty million people in 31 countries already face serious shortages of water. Many Faith and Community Based Organizations are working to improve access to safe and adequate water supply and sanitation, improve irrigation technology, enhance natural environments, and develop better institutional capacity for water resources management in countries around the world.
Global Water Partnership
International Water Association
Lifewater International
Living Waters for the World
Millennium Water Alliance
The Water Page
Water and Sanitation Program (WSP)
Water Monitoring Alliance
World Water Council
