CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORKING
PEN believes that everyone needs to work together to successfully eradicate absolute poverty.

Government needs to create the conditions for the economy to thrive and ensure that everyone can meet their basic needs and satisfy their human rights, the private sector needs to pursue growth with respect for human rights and the protection of our national resources, and civil society needs to enable people to develop their full potential and take control of their own development.

PEN works toward this goal by partnering, collaborating and cooperating with like minded organizations; sharing experience and lessons learned with each other and jointly engaging in the pursuit of excellence. PEN works with national and local governments to encourage and support them to collaborate with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).  PEN partners, collaborates and cooperates with like minded organizations; to promote quality standards and public accountability and jointly engage in the pursuit of excellence.

WELCOME TO THE PENETWORK

PEN is committed to engage with all organisations and individuals committed to improving Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) effectiveness in East Africa. PEN brings together those CSOs who are ready to step up-to the challenge of eradicating poverty.

Who is it for?

The PENetwork is a platform for all PEN partners, stakeholders and those who share PENs aspirations to collaborate. If you want to be part of the network get in touch.

All CSOs will be asked to provide details of official status and purpose and for individuals to provide professional contact details.

Membership is free. Click here to Join

How CSO’s and individuals make the most of PENetwork?

PENetwork provides opportunities to members to learn, discuss and improve  their development approaches, increase their capacity and contribute to creating  an enabling environment for sustainable and impactful organisations.

•    Members will receive a quarterly PENetwork newsletter highlighting the work of members, PENetwork news and updates on significant issues affecting CSO effectiveness.
•    PEN will develop an online library of resources and links relevant to CSO effectiveness.
•    Members will engage with PENetwork through an online forum for them to ask questions of the network, make inquiries and share ideas.
•    Learning events will provide an opportunity to discuss topical issues face to face with peers and experts.
•    Members will be asked to help influence decision makers, donors and institutions by taking part in research to identify the needs, challenges and solutions for CSO effectiveness.
 

NGO Board and Council case study.
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