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Project: House of Initiatives by and for Syrian Women in Reyhanli
Evaluation Date: February 2019
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

A community and resource centre open not only to women refugees but also to local women is a significant opportunity to fight xenophobic sentiment and discriminatory discourse.

Theme: Community activism
Arab States, Syrian Arab Republic   Arab States, Refugees, Syria, Turkey, women
Project: House of Initiatives by and for Syrian Women in Reyhanli
Evaluation Date: February 2019
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Using social media tools for psychosocial support enhances interaction with academia around the world and thus strengthens both the project and similar networks worldwide.

Theme: Community activism
Arab States, Syrian Arab Republic   Arab States, Refugees, Syria, Turkey, women
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

A CSO’s search for sustainability is never-ending. Every new project should include the “seeds” – innovative strategies –  of future sustainability. Additionally, since securing funds from a specific international donor can take months or years, CSOs should continue fundraising and cultivating donors even in relatively “flush” times.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   funding, innovation, sustainability
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Consider revenue generating mechanisms including: membership fees; services fees; and private sector support; and build on project success to develop spin-off products that can be presented to international donors.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   donors, funding, revenue generation
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Consider developing formal partnerships with research organizations or think tanks, particularly those specialized in related topics such as public transportation.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   partnership, transport
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Ensure that  projects explicitly consider and raise awareness regarding the differentiated needs of vulnerable groups and establish partnerships with women’s organizations and CSO’s representing other marginalized communities.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   communities, partnerships, vulnerable
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Getting a law passed is only the beginning. Monitoring and further advocacy may be needed to ensure the law is implemented.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   advocacy, legislation, monitoring
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

There is value in courting controversy: Strategies seen as controversial can generate more media buzz and can capture public attention.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   advocacy, media
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Seeing is believing: Innovative techniques based on demonstration and experiential learning can be powerful tools for awareness raising.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   advocacy, campaigning
Project: Advancing Pedestrian Rights in Georgia
Evaluation Date: January 2018
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Compromise is often a necessary element of successful advocacy processes. Imperfect legislation for pedestrian’s rights can be better than no legislation, particularly when amendments can be introduced later.

Theme: Community activism
Georgia   advocacy, legislation, pedestrians, transport

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