About NGOi
The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) is an initiative of the American University of Beirut that provides different services to the NGO sector in Lebanon and the MENA region.
Mission
Enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of communities in the MENA region by developing and empowering the NGO sector.
Vision
To be the regional hub for the NGO sector certification, development, and knowledge exchange.
Meet Our Team
Our team
Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward at NGOi. Our team combines diverse expertise and a shared passion for making a positive impact for NGOs.
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Joining the NGOi Network provides both organizations and individuals with special benefits, exclusive content, and discounts. Members have access to exclusive networking events and opportunities. Organizational members are able to navigate through the different available funding opportunities on NGOi’s funding platform. Membership is valid for one year.
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Services
ORGANIZATIONAL CERTIFICATION
The NGOi offers certification to NGOs whose governance and administration structures as well as operational principles meet the requirements of a set evidence-based criteria.
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SELF-ASSESSMENT PLATFORM
The NGOi Self-Assessment Platform is an interactive user-friendly platform that enables any NGO operating in the Middle East and North Africa region to undergo a self-assessment of its operations, structures, policies, and procedures based on 10 evidence-based standards.
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TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
The NGOi offers training and capacity building programs to NGOs staff and leadership through workshops, webinars, courses, certificates, and diplomas, using different learning approaches including face-to-face, online, and blended methods of delivery.
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KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTER
The NGOi presents a knowledge resource center comprising relevant and reliable material that keep NGOs staff and leadership up-to-date.
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PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
NGOi’s performance improvement service provides on-demand professional guidance and support to NGOs on organizational development and strategic management through a team of specialized experts.
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
Through the digital communication service, NGOi supports NGOs in planning, designing, and implementing online campaigns using digital communication platforms and tools via coaching, mentoring, and tailored technical support packages.
Request Details- 20% discount on courses
- Priority registration for offerings & events
- Access to the private section of KRC*
- Attendance of members-only closed events
- Access to the Members’ Community Forum
- Receipt of monthly funding alerts
- 20% discount on courses for up to 5 staff members
- 15% discount on access to the organizational self-assessment platform
- Priority registration for offerings & events
- Access to the private section of KRC*
- Attendance of members-only closed events
- Access to the Members’ Community Forum
- Access to the organizational self-assessment platform
- Generation of a self-assessment report with performance improvement and capacity building recommendations
- Issuance of a certificate of assessment completion
