21 January 2004, 14:05
Competitive program of social projects for NGOs of South Russia presented
A competitive program of social projects for NGOs of Southern Russia was presented at the South Regional Resource Center in Krasnodar on January 19. The competitions are conducted in Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, Volgograd and Rostov Regions, Republics of Adygeya and Karachaevo-Cherkessia with the financial support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The aim of the competitions is to stir up citizens' activity in the field of finding solutions to social problems and to develop charity in Southern Russia. The program of social projects consists of two parts: "Consolidated Budget" and "First Grant". Applications for participation in the competitions must be submitted from January 20 to March 19, 2004. The expert council, which consists of the Center's specialists, representatives of authorities of different levels, NGO activists and businessmen, will decide on the winners.
Author: Yana Lobastova, CK correspondent Source: Caucasian Knot
