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NGO capacity building

Family and Community Services is working to improve access to the information and support not-for-profit organisations need to be viable and sustainable.

Building capacity in the community sector

Community capacity building is any activity that strengthens the performance of community and voluntary groups and enables them to fulfil their missions effectively.

There is an increased recognition in New Zealand, and worldwide, of the importance of supporting the infrastructure of non-profit organisations so they can flourish.

Community and voluntary organisations need good quality support and information so they can focus their effort on delivering services and contributing to their communities.

Family and Community Services capacity building projects include: