Khagrachhari — The quarterly meeting of the CSOs-CBOs Network was successfully held at the HillTop Guest House in Milonpur, Khagrachhari. Bringing together representatives from 20 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachhari Hill districts, the gathering served as a dynamic platform to review progress, share challenges, and align future initiatives.
Key Highlights & Discussions
- Organizational Capacity Assessment: Mr. Smritee R. Dhamai presented the results of a comprehensive organizational capacity assessment, sparking constructive discussions on actionable strategies to bridge capacity gaps.
- Collaborative Leadership: Key insights and strategic recommendations were delivered by Mr. Ripan Chakma, Executive Director, TUS; Mr. Arun Kanti Chakma, Executive Director, ALO; Mr. Mathura Bikash Tripura, Executive Director, Zabarang Kallyan Samity; Md. Zahed Ahmed, Secretary, Steps Padakkep; Mr. Chinmoy Mro, Deputy Executive Director, GRAUS; and Ms. Trina Chakma, Executive Director, Milonpur Mohila Samity.
- Shared Vision: Participants emphasized that the network serves as a vital catalyst for strengthening mutual collaboration, expanding grassroots networking, and driving sustainable community-level development throughout the hill districts.
Project & Partner Context
The quarterly meeting was organized by Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha under the EMPOWERMENT Project, supported by the Nagorikata: Civic Engagement Fund (CEF), with technical support from the GFA Consulting Group. The project is generously funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and the European Union (EU).
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