Cooperation
The most challenging part of developing work is probably related to the question of how to design respectful intercultural cooperation. On the one hand, we are opposed to the idea of enforcing top-down Western solutions on our partners. On the other, we are in need of long-term, effective strategies which provide highest levels of transparency for our donors.
We attempt to dissolve such a dilemma by means of employing a so-called ‘Project-Coordination-Plan‘ (PCP) which was established two years ago. The PCP consists of twenty questions through which our partners judge each single project. Such questions refer to the overall aim of the project, the kind of support to the orphans, integration of local resources and business plans. Such questions aim at improving the organization and conduction of projects. PCPs do also allow us to communicate in a transparent way what kind of information is needed in order to judge the projects with regards to their meaningfulness.
Furthermore, PCPs enable us to acquire insight into the current situation on the ground in addition to the need of necessary funds for the future. As a consequence we can cooperate with our African partners on an equal eye level.
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Your contact: Bernhard Stippig E-Mail: b.stippig@solidarity-orphans.org |