Partners and Affiliates
Partners
The United Nations Democracy Fund
UNDEF was established by the Secretary-General in July 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund, with the primary purpose of supporting democratisation around the world. It supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organisations - both in the transition and consolidation phases of democratisation. In this way, UNDEF plays a new and distinct role in complementing the UN's work with Governments to strengthen democratic governance around the world.
TorqAid
TorqAid is a consultancy focusing in on community development and humanitarian aid in both Australia and overseas. Its mission is to provide a range of appropriate and targeted consultancy services, training courses and information to the Australian and overseas community development and aid communities. By doing this effectively, we believe we are contributing to our overall vision, which is to see improved standards of assistance both here in Australia and overseas.
Affiliates
Solomon Islands National Council of Women
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) was established in 1983 and is an autonomous non-governmental organisation (NGO) that aims to effectively represent women on policies and issues of concern to women. It is the national umbrella NGO body for women, a political forum for advancement of women, and provides the opportunity for women to speak out on issues that affect them. It encourages the participation of women in decision making processes. Its overall mandate is to ensure that gender equality is achieved by participation of women in decision making processes and representation of women in Parliament.
Civil Society Forum of Tonga
The Civil Society Forum of Tonga (CSFT) was established in 2001 to address and coordinate the needs and collective roles of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and to strengthen their capacity to be able to better serve their communities. The CSFT aims to create a conducive environment for all CSOs' development through open dialogue, equal participation, partnership, collective decision making and consensus building. CSFT works to ensure that community development is recognised and supported as a powerful way of tackling inequality and achieving social justice. As an organisation, CSFT reflects a diverse range of member's interests in community development across various sectors and selected fields of discipline.
People's Action for Rural Development Inc
The People's Action for Rural Development Inc. (PARD) has been operating since 2005 and is a not-for-profit NGO providing development consultancy services in Papua New Guinea (PNG). PARD's vision is to develop the capacity of the rural population to contribute effectively to PNG's social and economic development. It does this through three programs: (1) Community People's Capacity Building for Good Governance (CPCBGG); (2) Sustainable Community Land Use Program (SCLUP); and (3) Micro-enterprises Development & Women's Microfinance Program (ME&WMP). PARD implements its program activities in the highlands region of Papua New Guinea through a network of 300 community based organisations, seventy per cent being women's groups comprising almost 1,000 women.
The Microfinance Competence Centre - PNG Institute of Banking and Business Management
The Microfinance Competence Centre (MCC) has been established within the PNG Institute of Banking and Business Management (IBBM) through the PNG-ADB Microfinance Project. Established in 1965, IBBM provides extensive training and development services in banking, finance, business and management throughout PNG and the Pacific region. The purpose of the MCC is to improve competence throughout the microfinance industry.
Partners in Community Development Fiji
Founded in 1978, PCDF began its operation with a focus on nutrition. The organisation has steadily grown and today its projects encompass health and community awareness, the sustainable management of marine and forest resources, small-business development, disaster relief, human rights and good governance. PCDF has a skilled group of community outreach workers and technical experts who utilise participatory tools in their community work.