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Tips for Funding Horizontal Learning

Funding horizontal learning is crucial for organizations to effectively navigate complex challenges and maximize collaborative resource use. This approach fosters meaningful knowledge exchange and cooperation, strengthening both individual organizations and the sector. For donors, investing in these spaces not only empowers organizations at an individual level but also enhances coordination

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Indicators for Advocacy: A Practical Guide for Civil Society Organizations

Indicators for advocacy are essential tools for civil society organizations to measure our outcomes and learn from our processes of political advocacy. In this guide, we will walk you through a step-by-step approach to designing meaningful advocacy indicators. Sebastián Hernández Mora, Senior Consultant, Colectivo META 3 Steps to Craft Indicators

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The Usefulness of Horizontal Learning in Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

The usefulness of horizontal learning in civil society organizations (CSOs) lies in its ability to generate internal change, inspire new strategies, and strengthen connections among actors facing common challenges. Through this collaborative approach, CSOs learn from one another, recognizing their experiences as valuable sources of practical knowledge. In this post,

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Six hands, each forming a fist, join together in a circular formation against a vibrant gradient background of blue, purple, and orange. The image symbolizes unity, collective strength, and mutual support—key elements of self-care for civil society organizations. The logos of ECOS and COMETA reinforce the message of resilience and strategic transformation within the sector.

Why Is Self-Care for Civil Society Organizations Essential in Strategic Planning?

Self-care for civil society organizations is not a luxury or indulgence but an essential requirement to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of our efforts toward social transformation. This perspective draws inspiration from feminist movements and collective practices. Anna Langheinrich, senior consultant at Colectivo Meta The Origin of Self-Care for Civil

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How should we conduct strategic reflection processes in a closed civic space?

Civil society organizations face complex challenges in their work and strategic reflection processes within a closed civic space. Arianna Bizzoni, Consultora senior en Colectivo Meta. States can impose the following challenges: Conducting strategic reflection processes in a closed civic space is essential for organizations to reassess their advocacy work and

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