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Furthering the Work of Nongovernmental Organizations and Local Governments

Winrock International supports development of democratic institutions and processes and supports activities that improve the ability of organizations, governments, and communities to provide services to their stakeholders, advocate for change, and function efficiently for long-term sustainability and progress.



The Winrock Advantage

Operating Efficiently and Effectively
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  • Building the capacity and long-term sustainability of individuals, civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations and government agencies through management, governance, financial, and program development education and training
  • Introducing strategies to attract funding through solid project design and implementation, proposal development, financial and investment mechanisms, and donor cultivation
  • Managing grants programs


Sharing Knowledge and Information
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  • Connecting individuals and organizations through networks and alliances to share information, ideas, and opportunities
  • Using information and communication technologies to support development initiatives
  • Supporting participatory approaches to planning and decision making through training
  • Promoting collaboration, partnership, and participation among communities, organizations, businesses, and government entities


Working in Partnership for Positive Change
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  • Supporting issues-based advocacy to ensure effective policies and programs, especially for poor and disadvantaged populations and between civil society and government
  • Furthering legal literacy
  • Increasing dialogue between civil society organizations and government
  • Stimulating community mobilization and planning