NGO Support Centre

Established in 2002, the NGO Support Centre has since developed a substantive experience and expertise in the fields of active citizenship, peace and reconciliation, development education, human rights education, intercultural dialogue, and participation. The NGO Support Centre is currently a member of the following organisations and networks: ECAS, Anna Lindh Foundation, CIVICUS – World Alliance for Citizen Participation and Diversity Charter Cyprus. The NGO SC is also a participating organisation in the Cyprus Dialogue Forum. Since 2017 the NGO Support Centre, in partnership with Rooftop Theatre, serves as co-head of the Cyprus Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation. The Anna Lindh Cyprus Network is an association of Cyprus-based civil society organisations, which promotes intercultural dialogue both within the island and in the region. Our Vision The vision of the NGO Support Centre is a dynamic, active and reactive civil society in Cyprus that participates in and advocates for democracy, dialogue and civic engagement. Our Work We engage in capacity building activities and trainings to enhance CSOs knowledge and skills on organisational and management issues; We raise awareness about the role and impact of the civil society in the development of transparent and democratic processes and the socioeconomic development of the society; We engage in advocacy activities to strengthen Cypriot civil society and its role vis-à-vis public institutions and the private sector; We implement projects and activities in the fields of active citizenship and participation, development education, peace and reconciliation; We work to improve the legal landscape for CSOs and provide support to individuals and groups interested to set up an NGO in Cyprus.