GURT Resource Centre promotes societal transformations and strengthens civil society in Ukraine. In 2009, GURT:
1. Launched innovative projects like developing self-help groups and protecting children's rights through civil society engagement.
2. Provided access to information for CSOs, businesses, and governments through its web portal and newsletters, reaching over 450,000 people.
3. Promoted innovations and best practices by hosting conferences on topics like using web 2.0 technologies and facilitating study tours on self-help models.
Social media, mobile computing and the cloud meet insurance regulation mkeane
The document discusses the regulatory issues insurance companies face regarding social media, mobile computing, and cloud technology. It notes that state insurance regulators are increasingly treating social media posts as advertising, and the NAIC has issued guidance on complying with regulations related to social media use. The document provides examples of how some major insurance companies incorporate these new technologies and outlines various compliance risks regarding privacy, security, discrimination, and improper marketing.
The document discusses trends in new media consumption and social media. Key points include the rise of social networks like MySpace and Bebo, growth in user-generated content through sites like YouTube and Flickr, and how marketers are allocating more of their budgets to new media like social networks. It also covers types of social media users like filters, fanatics, facilitators and firecrackers, and how brands can engage with customers through participation and user-generated content.
Grand challenges online Lebanese NGOs strive make citizens’ voices count-PACE...PACE LEBANON
Article Highlighting the grantees of the USAID funded program,Promoting Active Citizen Engagement (PACE) in Lebanon and focusing on their use of the Media
This document provides guidance for civil servants on engaging with social media. It defines social media and outlines its benefits, including increasing access to audiences, enabling two-way communication, and improving the speed of feedback. It provides general guidance on social media engagement, as well as specific guidance for press officers, marketers, internal communicators, and policy officials. It also describes expertise available within the government on digital engagement and examples of social media initiatives civil servants can use to connect with each other.
Universal Mccann International Social Media Research Wave 3Michael Johnston
Social media continues to grow globally with more users producing and sharing content. This is the third wave of a longitudinal study by Universal McCann tracking social media usage. Blogging, social networking, content sharing, and content consumption are all growing areas according to the report. The impacts of social media's growth have been huge with most users now participating by producing content.
The document discusses open government and the role of open data. It provides an overview of freedom of information and data privacy legislation around the world, noting that Europe leads in these areas. It also examines open government data catalogues and e-participation/e-government indices by region. Key challenges discussed are ensuring adequate "openness" while meeting growing citizen expectations and addressing digital divides. The document advocates moving forward with demand-driven, high-quality open data and services to help create a culture of open government.
Social media, mobile computing and the cloud meet insurance regulation mkeane
The document discusses the regulatory issues insurance companies face regarding social media, mobile computing, and cloud technology. It notes that state insurance regulators are increasingly treating social media posts as advertising, and the NAIC has issued guidance on complying with regulations related to social media use. The document provides examples of how some major insurance companies incorporate these new technologies and outlines various compliance risks regarding privacy, security, discrimination, and improper marketing.
The document discusses trends in new media consumption and social media. Key points include the rise of social networks like MySpace and Bebo, growth in user-generated content through sites like YouTube and Flickr, and how marketers are allocating more of their budgets to new media like social networks. It also covers types of social media users like filters, fanatics, facilitators and firecrackers, and how brands can engage with customers through participation and user-generated content.
Grand challenges online Lebanese NGOs strive make citizens’ voices count-PACE...PACE LEBANON
Article Highlighting the grantees of the USAID funded program,Promoting Active Citizen Engagement (PACE) in Lebanon and focusing on their use of the Media
This document provides guidance for civil servants on engaging with social media. It defines social media and outlines its benefits, including increasing access to audiences, enabling two-way communication, and improving the speed of feedback. It provides general guidance on social media engagement, as well as specific guidance for press officers, marketers, internal communicators, and policy officials. It also describes expertise available within the government on digital engagement and examples of social media initiatives civil servants can use to connect with each other.
Universal Mccann International Social Media Research Wave 3Michael Johnston
Social media continues to grow globally with more users producing and sharing content. This is the third wave of a longitudinal study by Universal McCann tracking social media usage. Blogging, social networking, content sharing, and content consumption are all growing areas according to the report. The impacts of social media's growth have been huge with most users now participating by producing content.
The document discusses open government and the role of open data. It provides an overview of freedom of information and data privacy legislation around the world, noting that Europe leads in these areas. It also examines open government data catalogues and e-participation/e-government indices by region. Key challenges discussed are ensuring adequate "openness" while meeting growing citizen expectations and addressing digital divides. The document advocates moving forward with demand-driven, high-quality open data and services to help create a culture of open government.
This document summarizes discussions and site visits from a group exploring different K-12 school structures. They found that:
1) Schools visited used various leadership and learning community models, with most dividing students into 2-3 subschools from P-6, 7-9, and 10-12.
2) Most schools reported positive experiences with multi-age classrooms, open learning spaces, and limited issues between younger and older students.
3) Schools emphasized the need for additional planning time and support for teachers transitioning to open learning models.
4) Assessing and reporting on students in flexible ability groupings was an ongoing challenge all schools were working to address.
The document discusses new growth areas in Malaysia and Singapore. It identifies several areas experiencing growth, including Penang, Iskandar Malaysia, and parts of the Klang Valley. It also notes that a skilled developer can transform a location into a "hot spot" through superior products and developments. Cities generally grow outward in a circular pattern and land uses change over time. Sentiments toward property markets have also improved.
The document summarizes a Perl Mongers course on data and operators in Perl. It covers basic data types like scalars, arrays, and hashes. It describes strings, numbers, and how to perform operations on them. It also discusses control structures like conditionals and loops for program flow. Finally, it mentions input/output functions like STDIN and STDOUT.
The document provides a technical analysis of the QE Index, key Qatari stocks, and Islamic indexes. It analyzes their short-term trends and whether they are in an upmove or downtrend. For stocks in an upmove, it provides short-term price targets and support levels. The QE Index, United Development Co., Al Rayan Islamic Index, Qatar Islamic Bank, and Qatari Investors Group are highlighted as being in short-term upmoves and their potential price ranges are given.
Punjab & maharashtra co op bank ltd recruitment of management trainee and tra...Tanay Kumar Das
The document announces recruitment by the Punjab & Maharashtra co-op bank ltd for the positions of Management Trainee and Trainee Data Entry Operator. It provides eligibility criteria including educational qualifications and age limits for both positions. Instructions are provided for applying along with the application deadline of August 31, 2010.
Community engagement in the extractive industries in mongoliaAmjiltcom Mongolia
The document discusses community engagement perspectives from the World Bank regarding Mongolia's extractive industries sector. It notes Mongolia's transition to democracy and booming mineral sector. It defines community engagement as building civil society capacity and spaces for community participation. Currently in Mongolia, there is a lack of trust and collaboration between communities and companies/government. The World Bank supports various activities to strengthen community engagement, including forums, reporting, dispute resolution, and grants for civil society organizations.
GURT is a leading national center in Ukraine committed to strengthening civil society since 1995. It provides expertise and acts as a communication and resource platform for citizens and civil society organizations. In 2015, GURT saw increases in its online presence and provided support programs for entrepreneurs, vocational education initiatives, and events bringing together civic groups, youth, and community leaders from across Ukraine.
Communication rights ten years after the world summit on the information soci...Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes the key findings of a survey and interviews conducted to understand civil society perceptions of changes to communication rights in the decade since the 2003 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
The survey received 197 responses from organizations in regions around the world. Interviews were also conducted with 15 stakeholders who participated in the WSIS process.
The findings suggest that while the WSIS declarations had little direct impact on national policy, they brought coherence to advocacy areas and established common goals. However, rights are still not uniformly prioritized in policy and laws can breach international standards. Some rights like women's and media freedoms have seen more progress than others, but continued efforts are still needed to fully implement a people-
Digital Communication Network empower a new generation of communicators and influencers, facilitate the formation of communities and develop open spaces for cross-training, sharing and creating media products and services, adapted to a dynamic information environment
The document is the 2020 annual report of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center (UCMC). It summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2020, a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UCMC adapted its work to online formats, hosting over 325 events and engaging over 50,000 people. It provided a platform to strengthen communications and share reliable information during the pandemic. The UCMC also advanced its mission of improving communications about Ukraine abroad and analyzing Russian disinformation campaigns.
The document is the 2020 annual report of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center (UCMC). It summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2020, a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UCMC adapted its work to online formats, hosting over 325 events and engaging over 50,000 people. It provided a platform to strengthen communications and share reliable information with citizens of Ukraine and abroad. The UCMC aims to promote an independent, democratic Ukraine that is integrated into Europe through strategic communications.
GURT Resource Centre is a leading national center for societal information and expertise in Ukraine, founded in 1995. Its mission is to foster societal transformations through developing civil society organizations. It provides training, builds organizational capacity, and facilitates access to information for CSOs, businesses, government, and media. GURT has over 14 years experience training over 10,000 participants in 300 workshops. It also maintains a network of trainers and experts and has strong partnerships with organizations to further its work.
GURT Resource Centre is a leading national center for societal information and expertise in Ukraine, founded in 1995. Its mission is to foster societal transformations through developing civil society organizations. It provides training, builds organizational capacity, and facilitates access to information for CSOs, businesses, government, and media. GURT has over 14 years experience training over 10,000 participants in 300 workshops. It also maintains a network of trainers and experts and has strong partnerships with organizations to further its mission.
ICTs as infrastructure- Explorations through a gendered prism - Anita Gurumurthyitfc-resources
This document discusses information and communication technologies (ICTs) from a gender perspective. It argues that ICT infrastructure is not just a tool but a structural element of the global political economy and basis for production and communication. However, digital networks primarily benefit developed economies and the private sector commodifies user data and drives innovation through pornography. While mobile technologies are touted as benefiting women, they do not replace the need for universal public access and infrastructure. True empowerment requires recognizing access to ICTs as a basic capability and human right that can promote social justice when approached with a gender agenda focusing on public access, ownership and literacy.
Already for 20 years, GURT Resource Centre is dedicated to serving active citizens and helping them to implement societal change in communities. As a communication, knowledge and resource platform, GURT creates an information and action network of above 19 000 CSO and community leaders, change-makers from all regions of Ukraine and supports them in meeting the challenges of a changing Ukraine.
The document discusses the rapid growth of social media and digital content sharing online. It notes that the number of social media users has grown from 1.4 billion in 2012 to an estimated 2.13 billion in 2016, with Facebook being the dominant platform. The impact on society has been significant, enabling real-time communication within and across communities. However, many challenges remain regarding the business models of platforms, legal issues around content sharing, and developing social norms around online behavior. The document examines these topics to understand the current state and future trajectories of social media.
Nurturing Trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative; Global Media an...PEDAGOGY.IR
Nurturing Trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative; Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October 2022
Year of publication : 2022
Conference :
Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Abuja, 2022
Corporate author :
UNESCO
Main topic :
Information literacy
Media education
Source URL:
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000382634
The State of Social Media in Federal Government - April 2012GovLoop
The document discusses the increasing use of social media in government to improve transparency, engage citizens, and respond to issues in real-time. It provides statistics on how Americans use social media and highlights 5 mega trends transforming government, including demands for transparency, citizen engagement, humanizing government interactions, crisis management, and real-time response. The document also offers tips for integrating social media and leveraging existing resources.
The role of the social media in corporate PR practice using the Ukrainian con...HOSHVA PR
This research analyzes how social media relates to PR practices in Ukraine. It finds that while traditional media remains dominant, PR practitioners are increasingly recognizing social media as both an opportunity and a challenge. The research comprised interviews with PR professionals, who viewed social media as an environment changing how information is shared and as a set of tools. Many saw social media as inevitable for their work, but challenges remained in understanding its value and securing management support.
This document summarizes discussions and site visits from a group exploring different K-12 school structures. They found that:
1) Schools visited used various leadership and learning community models, with most dividing students into 2-3 subschools from P-6, 7-9, and 10-12.
2) Most schools reported positive experiences with multi-age classrooms, open learning spaces, and limited issues between younger and older students.
3) Schools emphasized the need for additional planning time and support for teachers transitioning to open learning models.
4) Assessing and reporting on students in flexible ability groupings was an ongoing challenge all schools were working to address.
The document discusses new growth areas in Malaysia and Singapore. It identifies several areas experiencing growth, including Penang, Iskandar Malaysia, and parts of the Klang Valley. It also notes that a skilled developer can transform a location into a "hot spot" through superior products and developments. Cities generally grow outward in a circular pattern and land uses change over time. Sentiments toward property markets have also improved.
The document summarizes a Perl Mongers course on data and operators in Perl. It covers basic data types like scalars, arrays, and hashes. It describes strings, numbers, and how to perform operations on them. It also discusses control structures like conditionals and loops for program flow. Finally, it mentions input/output functions like STDIN and STDOUT.
The document provides a technical analysis of the QE Index, key Qatari stocks, and Islamic indexes. It analyzes their short-term trends and whether they are in an upmove or downtrend. For stocks in an upmove, it provides short-term price targets and support levels. The QE Index, United Development Co., Al Rayan Islamic Index, Qatar Islamic Bank, and Qatari Investors Group are highlighted as being in short-term upmoves and their potential price ranges are given.
Punjab & maharashtra co op bank ltd recruitment of management trainee and tra...Tanay Kumar Das
The document announces recruitment by the Punjab & Maharashtra co-op bank ltd for the positions of Management Trainee and Trainee Data Entry Operator. It provides eligibility criteria including educational qualifications and age limits for both positions. Instructions are provided for applying along with the application deadline of August 31, 2010.
Community engagement in the extractive industries in mongoliaAmjiltcom Mongolia
The document discusses community engagement perspectives from the World Bank regarding Mongolia's extractive industries sector. It notes Mongolia's transition to democracy and booming mineral sector. It defines community engagement as building civil society capacity and spaces for community participation. Currently in Mongolia, there is a lack of trust and collaboration between communities and companies/government. The World Bank supports various activities to strengthen community engagement, including forums, reporting, dispute resolution, and grants for civil society organizations.
GURT is a leading national center in Ukraine committed to strengthening civil society since 1995. It provides expertise and acts as a communication and resource platform for citizens and civil society organizations. In 2015, GURT saw increases in its online presence and provided support programs for entrepreneurs, vocational education initiatives, and events bringing together civic groups, youth, and community leaders from across Ukraine.
Communication rights ten years after the world summit on the information soci...Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes the key findings of a survey and interviews conducted to understand civil society perceptions of changes to communication rights in the decade since the 2003 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
The survey received 197 responses from organizations in regions around the world. Interviews were also conducted with 15 stakeholders who participated in the WSIS process.
The findings suggest that while the WSIS declarations had little direct impact on national policy, they brought coherence to advocacy areas and established common goals. However, rights are still not uniformly prioritized in policy and laws can breach international standards. Some rights like women's and media freedoms have seen more progress than others, but continued efforts are still needed to fully implement a people-
Digital Communication Network empower a new generation of communicators and influencers, facilitate the formation of communities and develop open spaces for cross-training, sharing and creating media products and services, adapted to a dynamic information environment
The document is the 2020 annual report of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center (UCMC). It summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2020, a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UCMC adapted its work to online formats, hosting over 325 events and engaging over 50,000 people. It provided a platform to strengthen communications and share reliable information during the pandemic. The UCMC also advanced its mission of improving communications about Ukraine abroad and analyzing Russian disinformation campaigns.
The document is the 2020 annual report of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center (UCMC). It summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2020, a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UCMC adapted its work to online formats, hosting over 325 events and engaging over 50,000 people. It provided a platform to strengthen communications and share reliable information with citizens of Ukraine and abroad. The UCMC aims to promote an independent, democratic Ukraine that is integrated into Europe through strategic communications.
GURT Resource Centre is a leading national center for societal information and expertise in Ukraine, founded in 1995. Its mission is to foster societal transformations through developing civil society organizations. It provides training, builds organizational capacity, and facilitates access to information for CSOs, businesses, government, and media. GURT has over 14 years experience training over 10,000 participants in 300 workshops. It also maintains a network of trainers and experts and has strong partnerships with organizations to further its work.
GURT Resource Centre is a leading national center for societal information and expertise in Ukraine, founded in 1995. Its mission is to foster societal transformations through developing civil society organizations. It provides training, builds organizational capacity, and facilitates access to information for CSOs, businesses, government, and media. GURT has over 14 years experience training over 10,000 participants in 300 workshops. It also maintains a network of trainers and experts and has strong partnerships with organizations to further its mission.
ICTs as infrastructure- Explorations through a gendered prism - Anita Gurumurthyitfc-resources
This document discusses information and communication technologies (ICTs) from a gender perspective. It argues that ICT infrastructure is not just a tool but a structural element of the global political economy and basis for production and communication. However, digital networks primarily benefit developed economies and the private sector commodifies user data and drives innovation through pornography. While mobile technologies are touted as benefiting women, they do not replace the need for universal public access and infrastructure. True empowerment requires recognizing access to ICTs as a basic capability and human right that can promote social justice when approached with a gender agenda focusing on public access, ownership and literacy.
Already for 20 years, GURT Resource Centre is dedicated to serving active citizens and helping them to implement societal change in communities. As a communication, knowledge and resource platform, GURT creates an information and action network of above 19 000 CSO and community leaders, change-makers from all regions of Ukraine and supports them in meeting the challenges of a changing Ukraine.
The document discusses the rapid growth of social media and digital content sharing online. It notes that the number of social media users has grown from 1.4 billion in 2012 to an estimated 2.13 billion in 2016, with Facebook being the dominant platform. The impact on society has been significant, enabling real-time communication within and across communities. However, many challenges remain regarding the business models of platforms, legal issues around content sharing, and developing social norms around online behavior. The document examines these topics to understand the current state and future trajectories of social media.
Nurturing Trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative; Global Media an...PEDAGOGY.IR
Nurturing Trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative; Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October 2022
Year of publication : 2022
Conference :
Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Abuja, 2022
Corporate author :
UNESCO
Main topic :
Information literacy
Media education
Source URL:
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000382634
The State of Social Media in Federal Government - April 2012GovLoop
The document discusses the increasing use of social media in government to improve transparency, engage citizens, and respond to issues in real-time. It provides statistics on how Americans use social media and highlights 5 mega trends transforming government, including demands for transparency, citizen engagement, humanizing government interactions, crisis management, and real-time response. The document also offers tips for integrating social media and leveraging existing resources.
The role of the social media in corporate PR practice using the Ukrainian con...HOSHVA PR
This research analyzes how social media relates to PR practices in Ukraine. It finds that while traditional media remains dominant, PR practitioners are increasingly recognizing social media as both an opportunity and a challenge. The research comprised interviews with PR professionals, who viewed social media as an environment changing how information is shared and as a set of tools. Many saw social media as inevitable for their work, but challenges remained in understanding its value and securing management support.
Montenegro Mapping_Participatory Monitoring for Accountability_Report - 6 Jun...Lidija Brnovic
This document outlines Montenegro's process for participatory policy monitoring and accountability as part of the UN's Post-2015 development agenda consultations. It discusses Montenegro's involvement in the first phase of consultations to identify priority themes. The second phase focuses on mapping existing mechanisms for participatory monitoring and obtaining citizen feedback to evaluate and improve these mechanisms. A three-step process is outlined: 1) Mapping existing accountability mechanisms; 2) Conducting public consultations and focus groups for citizen evaluation; 3) Testing one improved mechanism in a priority thematic area like environment or employment. The goal is to strengthen accountability and participation in policymaking and monitoring.
Rita chemaly-presentation-social-media-week-beirut traditional news media ver...Rita Chemaly
Rita Chemaly presented on the contradictory results of traditional news media's online presence and the implications for democracy. She discussed how traditional media have expanded their online content through websites, videos, and forums. Social networks have also simplified tools for users to share information, engage with audiences through mobile messaging, and reach younger people. However, social media can also lead to polarization and imitation rather than active participation. The online presence of traditional media both broadens reach but risks reinforcing existing views rather than enhancing democracy.
This report evaluates the impact of EU support to civil society in Ghana from 2007-2014. It assesses the relevance, effectiveness, impact, sustainability, and complementarity of various EU funding programmes and instruments. Data was collected through document review, interviews, and field visits.
Key findings include: EU funding has been relevant in addressing pertinent issues and complementing other donors' efforts. It has effectively contributed to CSO capacity building and influencing policy. However, smaller local CSOs have not always benefited equally. Impact includes policy changes but sustainability remains a challenge without continuous advocacy. Recommendations focus on increasing support for local CSOs and newcomers, promoting flexible partnerships, coordination with the government, and strategic advocacy for sustainable
Role of Civil Society - Internet governance and developing countriesKutoma Wakunuma
This document summarizes a research paper on the role of civil society in Internet governance and its impact during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). It discusses the objectives and methodology of the research. The key findings are that civil society played an important role in WSIS through various caucuses and working groups, and helped advocate for issues like human rights, freedom of expression, and open source software. While civil society's participation highlighted digital inequalities, it also faced challenges in ensuring developing country issues were adequately reflected in WSIS outcomes. The research aims to analyze civil society's influence on developing countries regarding Internet governance.
This document summarizes the work of Internews, an organization that works in over 56 countries to support independent media and information access. It operates through building local capacity, establishing long-term in-country offices and staff, and prioritizing work with marginalized communities. The organization strives to leave behind sustainable media organizations and a more informed public. It describes several of Internews' current and past projects focused on issues like fighting corruption in Ukraine, supporting refugees and media in Afghanistan, and its work with partners in Kyrgyzstan on initiatives like anticorruption reporting and an online platform for civic engagement.
Захід під назвою «Як підвищити ефективність впровадження технології само/взаємодопомоги в громадах?» відбувся 27 листопада 2019 року в Києві за підтримки Програми ООН із відновлення та розбудови миру та Швеції.
Пошук майбутнього національної мережі ОГС України: планування дійGURT Resource Centre
Мета створення, форма організації, розподіл ролей, умови участі, механізм прийняття рішень, створення майданчику-платформи, функції та можливості «Сервісного центру», експертні групи Національної мережі ОГС України відповідно до напрацювань учасників конференції.
The document discusses a solution called OpenWorld that uses Bluetooth beacons and smartphone technology to help blind individuals navigate cities more accurately and independently. The system detects beacon signals that advertise location information, then uses sound messages on the smartphone to inform users about their location and distance to nearby points of interest like banks, pharmacies, and public transportation. By placing beacons throughout an urban infrastructure, blind citizens will be able to more easily orient themselves and travel within the city without relying as heavily on others. The proposal is presented by representatives from the Ukrainian Society of the Blind to help make cities more accessible and visible for blind people.
Матеріали тренінгу в межах проекту «Зміцнення спроможності та мережі громадських організацій Запорізької області», що реалізується Ресурсним центром ГУРТ в рамках Української Ініціативи з Підвищення Впевненості (UCBI), що фінансується Агентством США з міжнародного розвитку (USAID).
The Future of Independent Filmmaking Trends and Job OpportunitiesLetsFAME
The landscape of independent filmmaking is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and new distribution models are reshaping the industry, creating new opportunities and challenges for filmmakers and film industry jobs. This article explores the future of independent filmmaking, highlighting key trends and emerging job opportunities.
At Digidev, we are working to be the leader in interactive streaming platforms of choice by smart device users worldwide.
Our goal is to become the ultimate distribution service of entertainment content. The Digidev application will offer the next generation television highway for users to discover and engage in a variety of content. While also providing a fresh and
innovative approach towards advertainment with vast revenue opportunities. Designed and developed by Joe Q. Bretz
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Sagagreendigital
Introduction
The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
Sara Saffari: Turning Underweight into Fitness Success at 23get joys
Uncover the remarkable journey of Sara Saffari, whose transformation from underweight struggles to being recognized as a fitness icon at 23 underscores the importance of perseverance, discipline, and embracing a healthy lifestyle.
Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl: Hollywood Meets America’s Favorite Gamegreendigital
Introduction
Leonardo DiCaprio is synonymous with Hollywood stardom and acclaimed performances. has a unique connection with one of America's most beloved sports events—the Super Bowl. The "Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl" phenomenon combines the worlds of cinema and sports. drawing attention from fans of both domains. This article delves into the multifaceted relationship between DiCaprio and the Super Bowl. exploring his appearances at the event, His involvement in Super Bowl advertisements. and his cultural impact that bridges the gap between these two massive entertainment industries.
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His journey to stardom began at a young age with roles in television commercials and educational programs. DiCaprio's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Luke Brower in the sitcom "Growing Pains" and later as Tobias Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993). where he starred alongside Robert De Niro.
Rise to Stardom
DiCaprio's career skyrocketed with his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). earning him his first Academy Award nomination. He continued to gain acclaim with roles in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Titanic" (1997). the latter of which cemented his status as a global superstar. Over the years, DiCaprio has showcased his versatility in films like "The Aviator" (2004). "Start" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Environmental Activism
Beyond his film career, DiCaprio is also renowned for his environmental activism. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, focusing on global conservation efforts. His commitment to ecological issues often intersects with his public appearances. including those related to the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl: An American Institution
History and Significance
The Super Bowl is the National Football League (NFL) championship game. is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. First played in 1967, the Super Bowl has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. featuring high-profile halftime shows, memorable advertisements, and significant media coverage. The event attracts a diverse audience, from avid sports fans to casual viewers. making it a prime platform for celebrities to appear.
Entertainment and Advertisements
The Super Bowl is not only about football but also about entertainment. The halftime show features performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry. while the commercials are often as anticipated as the game itself. Companies invest millions in Super Bowl ads. creating iconic and sometimes controversial commercials that capture public attention.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Super Bowl Appearances
A Celebrity Among the Fans
Leonardo DiCaprio's presence at the Super Bowl has noted several times. As a high-profile celebrity. DiCaprio attracts
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Content
#1 CSOs Web-portal in Ukraine
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What Differs GURT from Other Internet Resources?
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Media Partner for CSO’s Initiatives and Advocacy Campaigns
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GURT as an Instrument of CSO’s branding
2
On-line media partner for CSO’s events
2
The Most Innovative CSO in Ukraine
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Community of Experts and Opinion-makers
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GURTcamp - First Conference on Web 2.0 Technologies for Ukrainian CSOs
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GURT’s Information Impact: feedback of clients
1
Gateway for Innovations
1
Development of Self-Help movement in Ukraine
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Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in Protection of Children’s Rights
2
Creating Capacity Building Marketplace
3
Making People’s Voice Sound
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Building Reputation of Civil Society
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Representation of Ukrainian CSOs at International Level
4
Good Donorship
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Strengthening Civil Society Across Borders to Develop Democracy
5
Analytical Publications
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First Electronic Interactive Tool on Fundraising
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Transparency Rate of CSOs
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Financial Report
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Cumulative Expenditures
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Funding Sources
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Contacts
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GURT Resource Centre is the leading national
centre for societal information and expertise that
promotes societal transformations fostering the
role of civil society. Since 1995 we have been
committed to a better Ukraine through
strengthening civil society.
GURT’s mission is to foster societal
transformations in Ukraine by developing and
using the potential of civil society organizations.
Strategic Goals by 2011
To create access to socially important in-
formation for main community stakeholders
(CSOs, businesses, state institutions, media)
through further development of the decentralized
network of civil society reporters and experts.
To promote societal transformations in
Ukraine being a gateway for innovations, best
national and international practices.
To facilitate building of positive reputation of
Ukrainian civil society by fostering transparency,
accountability, and performance standards
among CSOs.
4. 4 Strategic objective #1
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To create access to socially important information for main community stakeholder (CSOs, businesses, state
institutions, media) through further development of the network of civil society reporters and experts.
#1 CSOs Web-portal in Ukraine
GURT team has been working in the sphere of social
information for 14 years. The evidence of credibility towards
our informational products is the constantly growing number of
visitors using GURT portal as a source of social information.
On the September 1st, 2009 with support of UCAN and
Charles Stuart Mott Fundation GURT web-portal was
upgraded and its users have been and are still profiting from
!
additional services and opportunities.
During 2008-2009 GURT became the largest producer
Starting from this point one can observe dynamic growth of
and distributor of societal information in Ukraine.
demand for social information – the number of visitors, page
At the beginning of 2011 we expect more than 100 000
views and time spent at web-portal is constantly increasing.
visitors per month
Within the period from 1.01.2009 till 31.12.2009 an
average number of unique weekly visitors of GURT
web-portal has increased in three times. Distribution of Societal information 2009
Total annual audience 450 000
GURT’s information products - web-portal and electronic
newsletter - are considered to be one of the most reliable Online media coverage
of the NGO initiatives
sources of information on civil society in Ukraine. and advocacy web-sites
Partner!s
campaigns
www.samodopomoga.org.ua
Online media
coverage of the
• NGO web portal in www.dity.gurt.org.ua NGO initiatives and
Ukraine "1 www.advocacy.gurt.org.ua advocacy
More than 40.000 representative of Ukrainian CSOs, socially
• 4000 news per year www.volunteering.org.ua campaigns
• 25 regional public
reporters
responsible businesses, and local governments visit GURT • 40000 visitors per
month
Web 2.0 tools and
web-portal per month that is at average 1500 visitors per day. services
An estimated number of the readers of GURT weekly
electronic newsletter is 12000 persons.
8000 subscribers
What Differs GURT from Other Internet
Resources?
‣Content is oriented at conscious readers
‣Web-portal is developed according to the users’ needs
‣The content is generated by real users
‣GURT develops own citizen journalism school
‣Content generated at the portal is disseminated through the
network of partners' resources and social services
‣GURT provides on-line coverage of socially important events
GURT web portal with new design and functions
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Media Partner for CSO’s Initiatives and
Advocacy Campaigns
GURT web-portal is the media partner for social important
events and initiatives and providing them with effective Examples of the initiatives having connected
visibility on national level. citizens who are not indifferent:
At the beginning of 2010 more than 2000 socially active citizens, Protection of customers rights in Crimea
representatives of CSOs, government and business, have already Autonomic Republic http://www.gurt.org.ua/
registered at GURT web-portal – all have the possibility to express articles/1323/.
their positions concerning issues being important for the society,
Does the Award of 2nd National contest
searching optimal ways of problems solving and new initiatives
“Almsgiver of the year” NADRA BANK “steal”
creating.
from orphans? http://www.gurt.org.ua/news/
There is a significant interest to GURT web-portal as the tool of recent/1500/
messaging about own position and alternative opinion among
New transport tax has hit drivers' pocket http://
regional institutions and leaders of civil society.
www.gurt.org.ua/news/recent/1436/
GURT as an Instrument of CSO’s branding
Introducing new technical decisions, GURT’s informational
products and services give the opportunities for the civil society
organizations to create their reputation, find partners for
projects, be more active and effective while promoting their
services.
While adding and commenting news at GURT web-portal one
can get to the top of the results at Google search that is a real
success for the ones searching their target audience at the
Internet!
On-line media partner for CSO’s events
Today's GURT team is able to provide online coverage of
socially important issues and initiatives for gaining maximal
social effect both technically and professionally.
Socially important initiatives, informational supported by
GURT:
‣Volunteer weekend (UNV): gurt.org.ua/ivd/
‣NGO Connection Day (Microsoft, PH International): http://
gurt.org.ua/ngoconnectionday/
‣Forum of cross-boarder cooperation “Boarder 835”: http://
gurt.org.ua/news/events/3428/
‣Capacity building Marketplace Fair: http://gurt.org.ua/
marketplace/fair/
‣“Kraina Mriy” Festival: http://gurt.org.ua/news/recent/3080/ GURT provides on‐line coverage of socially important events
‣Alfa fest 2009: http://gurt.org.ua/news/events/1991/
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The Most Innovative CSO in Ukraine
September 2, 2009 Microsoft and PH International organised The
First NGO Connection Day - conference on IT and web 2.0 for
NGO. Due to Microsoft innovation Contest, GURT was awarded
as The Most innovative web 2.0 NGO in Ukraine.
Community of Experts and Opinion-makers
GURT is one of the first portals for CSOs in Ukraine that
introduced the service “BLOGS”, where opinion-makers and
experts of civil society have an opportunity to post their visions
and cover the most important topics thus forming public opinion.
Main award in Contest “Innovation in NGO
Development: IT and Internet”,
conducted by Microsoft
!
Experts' blogs at GURT web-portal are the source of precedents,
successful stories and receipts for solving many problems.
Today it is also a network of opinion-makers who influence
the development of civil society in Ukraine.
GURTcamp - First Conference on Web 2.0
Technologies for Ukrainian CSOs
In 2009 GURT started promotion of new IT tools and modern
culture of communications and PR for CSOs.
In December GURT Information Department organized First
conference for CSOs on IT and web 2.0. Professional, experts and
leaders of CSOs could share experience of using IT and Internet
tools Twitter, YouTube, social web for communication, advocacy
campaigns and fundraising.
Svitlana Suprun, C.S. Mott Foundation on
Feedbacks of participants and video are available at: GURTcamp session about opportunities of
http://www.youtube.com/gurtrc pod‐casting for CSOs
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GURT’s Information Impact: feedback of clients
Maryna Konyak, The Head of CCYEU
«Bukvytsia»:
“ CCYEU «Bukvytsia» team is sincerely grateful to the team
of GURT Resource center for an informational support
provided for realization of 9th Hutsul Ethnographic Fair festival
“Zaharetskyi Gachyk” within “Partnership Without Boarders”
Forum.
The years before we have sent e-mail invitations to the
addresses we have in our data base. Such a kind of informing Maryna Konyak,
The Head of CCYEU «Bukvytsia»
is effective at a certain extent. At the beginning of September
2009 we have involved GURT to informing about our event.
The information has been placed in time and easy for us. We
did not expect such a high performance of this means of
information. Basic goal of the Festival is to promote of rural
tourism development in Bukovyna. Having been initiated by a
local society, the Festival has been organized in a small village
in the mountains for nine years, it is very prestigious at the
local places and has always met with problems of being
promoted among tourists, solving which would make not only
moral accomplishment, but also financial support for the rural
tourism owners.
And it was in fact informational support at your portal which
made 9th Festival attractive for the many tourists, that
wanted to participate in master classes and conferences.
Facts for comparison: previous festivals gathered at least 600
guests. In 2009 – we got 2000 tourists. Local business
owners earned a profit of above 400 thousand UAH, which
encourages further development of rural tourism.
Thank you for effective cooperation, we will involve you into
our activities in future.
GURT web-portal and e-newsletter are very helpful and
Top National and International donors that have access to
effective means for our societies. ” audience and disseminate information through GURT web‐portal
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To promote social transformations in Ukraine being a gateway for innovations, best national and international
practices
Gateway for Innovations
Development of Self-Help movement in Ukraine
In the area of social innovations in 2009 GURT implemented a
project “Development of self-help movement in Ukraine (2009)” in
the partnership with Volkssolidarität Landesverband Berlin e. V.
(Germany) and Boris Association (Poland) supported by the
Norwegian Financial Mechanism and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
for the Republic of Poland (http://gurt.org.ua/news/recent/3198/).
During the training “Creation and Support of Self-Help Groups in
Ukraine” a video-conference with Berlin for discussing their
experience and common problems of self-help groups
development in Ukraine and Germany was conducted: http:// www.samodopomoga.org.ua ‐ web site on self‐help
gurt.org.ua/news/recent/3163/. movement in Ukraine. Administrated by GURT
Also within the project a study tour to Poland for self-help group
animators was organized. The study tour was focused on the
opportunities of self-help approach introduce changes in
communities.
A short coverage of the tour is available at http://gurt.org.ua/
blogs/138/
As a result of the project 10 new self-help groups were
created, among them: for people that are in difficalt
emotional conditions (Vinnytsya); for divorced and single
women (Borodyanka, Kyivska oblast); for young people that
are interested in community development (Sutysky,
Vinnytska oblast); for people are living with HIV/AIDS
(Poltava).
More information: www.samodopomoga.org.ua Online video conference between animators of self‐help
More video: http://vimeo.com/5470659 groups. July 4, Berlin‐Kyiv
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Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in
Protection of Children’s Rights
During 2009 GURT implemented an innovative project in the area
of protection on children’s rights “Strengthening the Role of
Civil Society in Protection of Children’s Rights
(2008-2010)” (financed by European Commission) that is aimed
at strengthening the role of civil society in protection of the rights
of vulnerable children to grow up in a family or family type care.
The main objective of the project is to involve civil society
organizations to the development of innovative services for
children in order to prevent their institualization.
Project website www.dity.gurt.org.ua.
As a result of the projects, in Poltava and Mykolaiv were signed
Administrated by GURT
Agreement of cooperation with the city counsils. In all target cities
the coalitions of civil society organizations that work with children
were created. The coalitions of
CSOs developed their visions for
trasformation of childcare system
in their cities.
Within the project GURT
prepared and published a toolkit
on advocacy. The toolkit
included following sections:
theoretical background of
developing and conducting
advocacy campaigns and
successful examples of advocacy
campaigns. The successful
stories for the manual were partial gathered during the project
“Making people’s voice sound”.
To promote the results and achievements of the project
“Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in Protection of Children’s
Rights” in Poltava and Mykolaiv GURT also implemented the
projects “Awareness raising campaign on the right of
vulnerable children to grow up in family or family type care
It’s very important for us to attract professionals from
(2009)” supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. non‐governmental organizations to develop instruments
for the protection of children rights and to facilitate
Within this project talk-shows and social advertisement campaign public monitoring of implementation of decision making
were conducted in order to draw public attention to the current in this area.
situation of the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups of
children and strengthen a public discussion on the possibilities of Andriy Matkovsky
Mayor of Poltava
deinstitualization of childcare in Poltava and Mykolaiv.
More information: www.dity.gurt.org.ua
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Creating Capacity Building Marketplace
In 2009 GURT started the development of an innovative service
for civil society organizations, Capacity Building Marketplace to
strengthen institutional capacities of civil society organizations by
establishing Marketplace where civil society training demand and
capacity builders supply will meet. Capacity Building Marketplace
was developed in two formats: real Marketplace Fairs and on-line
Marketplace.
As a result of the conduction of Capacity Building Marketplace Top CSO training providers are involved in Developing of Capac‐
Fairs a new culture of communication in the civil society sector ity Building marketplace: http://gurt.org.ua/marketplace/
was established and new possibilities for CSOs were introduced:
on-line coverage of the events, on-line voting for the agenda,
interactive “business” style of the events. For more detailes see
http://gurt.org.ua/marketplace/
The project “Creating Capacity Building Marketplace” is
sponsored by Ukraine National Initiatives to Enhance Reforms
The Concept of an on-line Marketplace was developed and
(UNITER) program, which is implemented by Pact Inc. and made
will be implemented during 2010. possible by the generous support of the American people through
the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Making People’s Voice Sound
In 2009 GURT finished a project “Making people’s voice sound
(2008-2009)” (financed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Netherlands) aimed at improving public diplomacy and lobbying
skills of local and regional non-governmental organizations.
As a result of the project seven advocacy campaignes were
conducted by the local CSOs involved in the project,
among them: protection of community symbols in Rivnenska
oblast; creation of a youth TV-program that was initiated by youth
NGO “Modern format” called “Fleshka”, which started on the city
TV-channel in March 2009 in Zhytomyr; protection of rights of
Website on Advocacy www.advocacy.gurt.org.ua.
condominium inhabitants in Cherkasy; campaign directed to the Administrated by GURT
changes of tariffs in Cherkasy.
As an example of successful campaign, conducted after
the project implementation can be the campaign directed on
protection of community symbols in Rivnenska oblast. For the
protection of the community symbols in Rivnenska oblast was
used the way of recognizing the names as official symbols. This
mechanism helped the communities to get additional funding to
the local budgets from the businessmen who use this symbol in
their activities.
16 representatives of local governments, who participated in the
project, initiated an assertion of the list of official symbols by the
local governments. This list is now used by the state tax
Local opinion‐makers and and key stake‐holders plan
inspection to get payments from the businessmen for the local advocacy campaigns in Rivne region
budgets.
11. 11 Strategic objective #3
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To facilitate building of positive reputation of Ukrainian civil society by fostering transparency, accountability, and
performance standards among CSOs
Building Reputation of Civil Society
Representation of Ukrainian CSOs at
International Level
GURT represented Ukrainian civil society organizations at
Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum that took place on
16-17 of November, 2009 in Brussel that was aimed to
promote contacts among CSOs and facilitate their dialogue
with public authorities.
On 16-17 of November, 2009 in Brussels the recommendations of
representatives of civil society were drafted for further
presentation at the Forum at a meeting of the Eastern
Partnership Foreign Ministers. Also GURT facilitated the on-
line discussions of development of the common position of
Ukrainian CSOs for the Civil Society Forum: http://gurt.org.ua/
news/recent/4455/, http://gurt.org.ua/articles/2202/, http://bit.ly/
2QATag
In October 2009 GURT facilitated the session “Legitimacy
of the Sector and Relation with Government” within the
Black Sea NGO Forum 2009. The Forum was aimed at
increasing the level of dialogue and cooperation among NGOs in
the wider Black Sea region, as a means of strengthening NGOs
and their capacity to influence regional and national policies.
Good Donorship
GURT was also invited to an experts’ board on development of
"Guidelines for Support to Civil Society Organisations in
Reform Processes in Ukraine" by Sida. These guidelines
outline directions for Sida's support to Ukrainian civil society
organisations (CSOs) during the timeframe of the Swedish
cooperation strategy from 2009 to 2013.
They guide the provision of a new type of support to CSOs to
reinforce reform processes of the Ukrainian public administration.
These guidelines also include the recommendations to the good
donorship concept.
In 2009 GURT became a Board Member of the Civil Society
Development Programme (UNDP, Ukraine) that aims at
strengthening civil society and promoting democratic governance.
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Strengthening Civil Society Across Borders to
Develop Democracy
In 2009 GURT became the partner of the project “Strengthening
civil society across borders to develop democracy
(2009-2011)” that is implemented by Euclid Network and
supported by United Nations Democracy Fund. The project aims
to increase the potential for democracy in http://
www.euclidnetwork.eu/index.php Ukraine and Moldova by
improving the relationship between civil society and government.
Both groups will be engaged in an ongoing dialogue to bring this
about, and in addition building the capacity of CSOs in advocacy
and networking. The project will, in the long term, result in
stronger, more legitimate and credible CSOs with more effective
democratic participation.
The project strategy is to show the value of a positive, solutions-
oriented relationship to both civil society and government, to
motivate them for a more effective cooperation. This will be
facilitated by ongoing roundtables gathering civil society
practitioners and government officials, which will build trust and
develop joint solutions towards the project’s aims.
Analytical Publications
Within the project “Creating capacity building marketplace
(2009)”* GURT conducted a Market Research of capacity
building services. In the Research took part 150 NGOs, 30
training providers, and 12 experts.
The main findings of the research divided in four sections:
CSOs, training providers, donors, perspectives of the
market.
CSOs: CSOs need capacity development through consultations,
trainings, strategic planning; CSOs are not ready to pay the
relevant price for the training services; mostly the donors pay fo
the trainings and consultations; in most cases the CSOs don’t
know the market of training services; they order services from
those training providers which are recommended by donors
Training providers: the clients of training providers themselves
become training customers; there is a competition on the market Ukrainian version is available for download only
of training services; the transparent and fair mechanisms of prise for users of GURT web portal: http://gurt.org.ua/
uploads/news/files/research_marketplace.pdf
regulation; the price of the services are forming by the provider
taking into consideration the capacity of the user. * Project is sponsored by Ukraine National Initiatives to
Enhance Reforms (UNITER) program, which is implemented
Donor organizations: the donors are crucially influencing the by Pact Inc. and made possible by the generous support of
market of training services; the donors are choosing the providers the American people through the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID)
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that predictable to avoid risks.
Perspectives of the market: the market is developing,
especially in regions; commercial organizations are intervening
into the market; the training providers do not have strategies of
proactive promotion of their services; the new technologies and
formats stimulate providers to participate in this process and
invest in new technologies.
First Electronic Interactive Tool on Fundraising
In September 2009 GURT developed and published the first
electronic interactive toolkit in fundraising “DonorGate”.
The toolkit includes the following sections: “Face of the donor” –
interviews with managers of donor organizations, “Coming closer”
– profiles of donor organizations, “Fundraising Guru” – interviews
with successful fundraisers.
Already two issues of the manual were published and
disseminated via GURT web-portal: http://gurt.org.ua/news/
recent/4233/, http://gurt.org.ua/news/recent/5182/.
“Coming closer” with U.S. Embassy Democracy
Grants Program
Heroes of DonorGate
Transparency Rate of CSOs
In September 2009 GURT published a transparency rate of
Ukrainian civil society sector, based on analysis of statistical
information of GURT web-portal users.
The analysis included a TOP 10 rate of most information active
and transparant CSOs, TOP 10 of civic reporters, TOP 10 active
commentators, TOP 10 news of civil society sector.
For more information see http://gurt.org.ua/news/recent/ TOP 10 rate of most information active and transparant CSOs
4037/
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Financial Report
Cumulative Expenditures
Budget Line Item UAH USD EUR
Salaries (including all taxes and social payments) 329 888 41 475 28 348
Travel for staff and subcontractors 16 345 2 055 1 405
Office rent 85 504 10 750 7 348
Communications (phone, Internet, mailing services) 21 118 2 655 1 815
Office supplies (including stationery for events, cartridges, ton-
35 793 4 500 3 076
ers)
Equipment and software 30 424 3 825 2 614
Bank services 9 863 1 240 848
Subcontractors (experts, consultants, trainers, authors) 702 170 88 280 60 339
Program activities (seminars, conferences, round tables, train-
987 556 124160 84 863
ings, meetings, researches, subgrants)
Publications 148 499 18 670 12 761
Expenditures' reserves for next year 195 984 24 640 16 841
Totals: 2 563 144 322 250 322 250
Rate:
1 EUR = 11.637 UAH
1 UAR = 7.954 UAH
Funding Sources
Source UAH USD EUR
C. S. Mott Foundation 238 617 30 000 20 505
European Commission (2 year) 959 877 120 680 82 485
Pact Inc., sub-grant USAID 652 856 82 080 56 102
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland (via BORIS Association) 87 652 11 020 7 532
UNDEF (via Euclid Network, 1year) 166 348 20 914 14 295
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 57 626 7 245 4 952
IREX 15 590 1 960 1 340
IREX 37 240 4 682 3 200
International Labor Organization 314 927 39594 27 063
PCM Group, Process Consultants&Moderators BVBA 4 295 540 369
European Volunteering Centre 5 488 690 472
Passive incomes 22 629 2 845 1 945
Total Funds Available: 2 563 144 322 250 220 260