Project overview
Murmushi People’s Development Foundation implemented a capacity-strengthening initiative to empower three local civil society organizations (CSOs) in Adamawa State — Zireenza Support Foundation (ZSF), Touch a Heart Social and Economic Right Initiative (TAHSERI), and Assured Better Life Initiative (ABLI). Through targeted coaching and mentoring on strategic planning and project cycle management, the project built sustainable institutional capacity, promoted gender inclusion, and enhanced accountability. Over four months, MPDF conducted 48 intensive coaching sessions, enabling CSOs to develop strategic plans, adopt gender-sensitive policies, and enhance their capacity to design and manage impactful community projects. The intervention also established the Murmushi Knowledge Sharing Hub, a digital peer-learning platform that fosters collaboration, continuous engagement, and shared growth among CSOs across the state.
| Projec Title | Empowerment exchange through coaching and mentoring initiative for CSOs partners in Adamawa state |
| Location | Hong, Mubi North and Mubi South LGAs, Adamawa State |
| Cost | ₦5,960,000.00 |
| Donor | British Council EU-ACT Program |
| Start Date | 1st August 2023 |
| End Date | 30th November 2023 |
| Focal Person | Rabi Adamu |
| adamurabi22@gmail.com | |
| Phone Number | +2348038165664 |
Project Goals
To strengthen the organizational development capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in Adamawa State, enabling them to effectively plan, implement, and manage sustainable community development projects.
Key Achievements
- Conducted 48 intensive coaching sessions over four months for three CSOs: ZSF, TAHSERI, and ABLI.
- TAHSERI developed a comprehensive 3-year strategic plan.
- ZSF and ABLI acquired practical skills in project design, implementation, and evaluation.
- GESI principles were mainstreamed, and each CSO initiated steps toward adopting gender-sensitive policies.
- Established the Murmushi Knowledge Sharing Hub, enhancing collaboration and peer learning among local CSOs.
Strengthened overall institutional resilience, accountability, and capacity of the beneficiary organizations to deliver impactful community projects.
Project Activities
- To provide targeted coaching and mentoring on strategic planning and project cycle management for selected CSOs.
- To promote gender and social inclusion (GESI) within the institutional frameworks of participating organizations.
To foster peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among CSOs through the Murmushi Knowledge Sharing Hub
