Is a structural project co-funded by the ERASMUS+ Programme of the European Union. It aims at building the capacities of Syrian & Lebanese HEIs to train a new generation of high skilled professionals in NGOs management & operation to enhance inclusion of refugees and the rebuilding of the South Mediterranean society.
Project Description
Project Objectives
To provide the NGO labour market sector with high skilled professionals trained to effectively manage and operate in NGO environments by means of modernising Social & Behavioural Sciences related curricula and by offering lifelong courses targeting NGOs professionals at partner universities.
To raise the awareness on the key role of HE in the provision of high level competences of the future NGOs professionals and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation among HEIs, NGOs and governments through targeted networking actions.
Project Expected Results
Building Human capacities in topics related to innovative and quality modernisation of HE provision (bachelor & LLL) and in subjects related with NGOs by means of 4 ToT (and replication)
The modernization of 7 bachelors in Social & Behavioural Sciences at PC HEIs
The creation of 21 LLL courses at PC HEIs
The publication of the in-depth needs analysis of the current HE study programs shortcoming/inexistence in terms of NGOs management and operation with a multidisciplinary approach
Increased awareness among all targets in the key role HE has in the provision of high quality/innovative/multidisciplinary education for the training of the future NGOs professionals and in the skills update of current NGOs staff
The publication of a policy paper to increase awareness on the key role of local NGOs and the need for strong and solid cooperation with academia and authorities that need to support them for more solid NGO operations.