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,
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
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
Strategic facilitation for an international organization is both inspiring and motivating. At the same time, it presents a multifaceted and demanding journey that requires deep introspection and thorough preparation, given its expansive scope, challenges and learning opportunities. Manuela Garza, COMETA’s Founding Partner Specific elements for designing a strategic vision for
Finances and resource mobilization are key to an organization’s sustainability and health. While there is no single recipe for success, a financial resilience strategy that considers our organization’s needs, specificities, and context is a relevant first step. Arianna Bizzoni, Senior consultant at Colectivo Meta For COMETA, a financial resilience strategy
High-level facilitation occurs when an external consulting firm designs and applies a methodology for facilitating dialogues or strategic discussions for organizations or networks of civil society organizations. Anna Langheinrich, senior consulting at Colectivo Meta High-level facilitation is crucial for guiding political and strategic conversations that require decision-making in complex and
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