Civil Society Development Center Durrës

National Network
Albania
Address

Lagja 11, Rruga e Dëshmorëve, Pall. 260
Durrës
Albania

Telephone
+ 355 52 232440
Fax
+ 355 52 232440
E-Mail
csdcdur@icc-al.org
Mobile Phone
+ 355 68 2629527
Mobile Phone (other)
+355 692157921
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
CSDC was created in 2001 as a joint project of the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV). The NNCSDC has managed projects funded by donor's contributions as: British, German and Norwegian Embassies in Tirana,SIDA, European Commission,Carter Center for the period 2004 -2007. CSDC Durres has implemented different projects supported by: American Embassy in Tirana, Peace Corps in Tirana, Partners Albania, World Learning etc. Since 20010 CSDC is implementing a project on "Improving Citizens participation in decision making" Durrës and Fushe - Kruja, supported by Olof Plame International Center. Many national and international organizations have also used the center services and coordination including: American Embassy, Partners/Albania, UNDP, Red Cross, Terre des homes, Institute for Democracy and Mediation etc..
Mission and Objectives

CSDC Durrës strive to contribute to an articulate and vocal civil society by giving free space to community to meet, discuss, debate, learn and to improve the co-operation between civil society and Local Government for the benefit of all involved.
Objectives:
1. To increase the capacity and the awareness of civil society actors (Non Profit Organizations, Community Based Groups, Community Business).
2.To support and activate the networks of the civil society through projects implementation. 3.To strengthen the relation of the center with LG institutions

Main Projects / Activities

1. "Improving citizens participation in decision making" Durrës and Fushe - Kruja 2010 and 2011- Olof Palme International Center
2. The Durres Youth Human Rights Promotion Campaign in 2010 - UNFPA
3. Bringing Back Albanopoli - American Embassy
- Internship – students volunteers” 2006 – ‘07, Peace Corps funds
- CS monitoring the Millennium Developments Goals and National Strategy of Social and Economic Development” 2006 –’07 , UNDP funds
- Fostering religious harmony in Albania” 2006 , World Learning funds
- Anti corruption week at school” 2005-06, Partners/Albania funds
- Strengthening Albanian civil Society actors (2001 - 2008) etc.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mirjam Reçi
Head of the organisation
Mirjam Reçi
Contact (2) Full Name
Valmira Greca