The NGO Support Centre
Originally registered as the Association of Management Studies in December 1999, the organization has subsequently changed its name to NGO Support Centre, to better reflect its activities and scope.
Past activities of the centre have included lectures, open days and workshops.
Vision / Mission / Objectives
The vision of the centre is that of a strong civil society in Cyprus, a domain that has traditionally been weak in our society even though indispensable for its democratic functioning. Consequently the mission of the centre is the mobilization of people and resources to actively participate in the creation of a strong civil society in Cyprus.
The Centre aims:
- To contribute to increasing the capacity of NGOs by providing consulting and training on organizational and management issues
- To promote awareness on the role of the Third Sector in developing transparency and democratic procedures and at helping towards encouraging initiatives in this field of Civil Society
- To support initiatives that contribute to strengthening Cypriot Civil Society and to reinforcing links between Cypriot Civil Society Organisations, as well as links between the latter and foreign Civil Society Organisations.
Who we are
The NGO Support Centre is governed by a board of directors who work closely with the staff, and is currently composed of seven members:
Mr. Michalis Avraam – Executive Chairman
Mr. Andros Karayiannis – Chairman
Mr. Panos Hartziotis – Treasurer
Ms. Nana Achilleos – Board Member
Mr. Iacovos Christofides – Board Member
Ms. Elena Sofokleous - Board Member
Mr. Pantelis Panteli - Board Member
Staff Members:
Ms. Lorraine Marriott - Capacity Building Consultant
Ms. Anna Mishiaouli - Project Manager
Ms. Sophia Loukaides - Project Manager
Ms. Marilena Kyprianou - Communication and Administrative Officer
Ms. Christiana Pyrishi - Project Coordinator