That project should increase possibility for church related organizations from Belarus to participate in all East Foundation activities in the region (Eastern Europe and Caucasus) and become more active partners for international organizations or specialised forums.

Focus groups: The East Foundation church related partner organizations actively involved in development, networking, capacity building and emergency work in Belarus like: IMCSS, Kinonia House and Sisterhood Union.

Estimated project budget: 8.000 Euro
CoS contribution: 6.500 Euro

There is a strong need in the region to secure partners cooperation, mutual information & best practice exchange, synergy effect from know-how sharing and networking, joint planning of development, ecological or capacity building initiatives to introduce high international standards, increase professionalism, fund raising skills and partners operational capacities. It would be also instrument for the East Foundation to link organizations in Belarus with potential international partners and to provide expert assistance in preparing larger project applications to EU, UN and other respective donor organizations.