Activities

• Quarterly network meetings and joint planning sessions.

• CSO mapping exercises (Ndejje, Bunamwaya, Masajja).

• Annual General Meeting (AGM).

• Training and capacity-building workshops.

• Promoting visibility of member Civil Society Organizations and the Network.

• Collaboration with municipal authorities and community leaders.

• Capacity Building and Training
  Conducting workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs to strengthen member CSOs’ skills in governance, fundraising, advocacy, and program management.

• Advocacy and Policy Engagement
  Coordinating joint advocacy campaigns, policy dialogues, and engagements with government to influence laws, plans, and service delivery.

• Information Sharing and Coordination
  Facilitating regular meetings, newsletters, databases, and platforms where member CSOs exchange updates, research, and opportunities.

• Resource Mobilization Support
  Helping members identify funding opportunities, developing joint proposals, and promoting collaborations that attract donors.

• Networking and Partnership Building
  Creating linkages between CSOs, private sector, academia, development partners, and government for joint initiatives.

• Monitoring, Research and Documentation
  Collecting data, tracking community issues, evaluating interventions, and documenting best practices for learning and accountability.

• Improved visibility and credibility of CSOs.

• Stronger partnerships with government and stakeholders.

• Enhanced accountability and governance.

• Sustainable, impactful CSO-led interventions in health, education, livelihoods, and rights advocacy.

1. Strengthened Capacity of Member Organizations
   CSOs become more professionally run, better governed, and more effective in delivering services.

2. Unified and Stronger Voice in Advocacy
   Member CSOs influence policy more effectively through coordinated, collective action.

3. Improved Collaboration and Reduced Duplication
   Members work in synergy, complementing each other’s efforts and avoiding overlap of activities.

4. Better Access to Funding and Opportunities
   Member CSOs benefit from shared resource mobilization, joint proposals, and increased donor confidence.

5. Enhanced Transparency and Accountability
   Standardized reporting, shared monitoring tools, and peer learning promote credibility and trust within the network.

6. Greater Community Impact
   Coordinated interventions lead to broader reach, stronger community engagement, and improved outcomes in targeted sectors.

1. Financial Management Workshop

Dates: January 03 - 05, 2024

Sponsor: Makindye-Ssabagabo Trust Bank

Facilitator: ABC Financial Services

Activity & Impact:

Makindye-Ssabagabo CSO Network organized a three-day Financial Management Workshop for finance managers, accountants, and internal auditors from member CSOs. The workshop was sponsored by Makindye-Ssabagabo Trust Bank and facilitated by ABC Financial Services. It focused on tax compliance, record-keeping, and financial accountability.

Participating CSOs have reported improved tax compliance, better financial management practices and a reduction in audit queries.

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