Goal 16 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, focused on "peace, justice, and strong institutions," is considered the engine of progress and an empowering tool for all other SDGs. Without strong institutions, achieving the 2030 SDGs is impossible. Therefore, the presence of strong and effective institutions is a prerequisite for sustainable development.
To reinforce this approach, the Egypt Food Bank has established a Civil Society Development Sector with the aim of supporting the efforts of local and Arab civil society organizations and working to develop them, which in turn contributes to achieving the SDGs. This is done through the following programs:
First: The Development Program "Arab Center for Sustainability of Civil Society Work":
The establishment and launch of the "Arab Center for Sustainability of Civil Society Work" as a specialized program to support civil society organizations. The Center aims to enhance the organizational and institutional capacities of civil society organizations by assisting them in adopting modern management systems, quality systems, and continuous improvement, and supporting the transition to institutional sustainability. In addition to developing the developmental practices of development practitioners by supporting them with modern development methods, methodologies, and tools that enhance their ability to bring about social change and thus achieve the SDGs, as well as working to facilitate the building of alliances.
a. Vision of the Arab Center:
"Arab civil society organizations and voluntary initiatives are an effective and influential partner in achieving sustainable development and quality of life in our Arab societies."
b. Mission of the Center:
"We strive with all our effort and professionalism to be a regional center of expertise for developing the efforts of Arab civil society work, with its components of civil society organizations and voluntary initiatives, believing in their effective and influential role in achieving sustainable development and addressing the negative impacts of climate change, enhancing peace and social stability, and achieving quality of life in our Arab societies."
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Secondly: Management of Civil Society Support Companies: The management aims to build partnerships with international and local entities to support civil society in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and climate action through: