Organisational Development

This programme focuses on institutional strengthening and capacity building of community organizations and agencies involved in poverty alleviation.  The following are the key characteristics. 

• Training in both general and specialized disciplines. 
• A technical Assistance Programme which seeks to build capacity in community organizations. 
• Seminars, conferences and research activities which enhance performance. 
• A new technology support programme which assists organizations to access and use new technology to improve service delivery and general performance. 
• The provision of information to community organizations. 
• Establishment of two Community Resource Centres for Technical Assistance (CRCTA) in rural areas of Trinidad and Tobago. 
• Supporting exchange programmes involving Trinidad and Tobago based NGOs and other NGOs in the Caribbean ad beyond.  The key objective is the sharing of information, experiences and techniques in fighting poverty alleviation.