IMPACT - Civil society research and development e.V.

National Network
Germany
Address

Keithstr. 10 , VH
10787 Berlin
Germany

Telephone
+49(0)30 92276802
E-Mail
info@impact-csrd.org
E-Mail (2)
communication@impact-csrd.org
Mobile Phone
+49(0)17632676635
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
General Information
IMPACT − Civil Society Research and Development e.V., founded in Berlin in 2013, is a non-profit civil society organization with additional offices in Iraq, Turkey and Syria. Civil society-support is the core of IMPACT’s mission. IMPACT is a catalyst for cooperation. It promotesthe exchange of experiences and ideas among local civil society actors and their international peers. It offers support to civil society actors and activists using a community-based and holistic approach that includes assessment, research, training, long-term coaching and financial support. To that end, IMPACT has developed and sustains a network of civil society actors who advocate jointly for democracy, human rights and diversity. IMPACT works in Germany and the Middle East with a special presence in Syria and neighboring countries. IMPACT’s main point of strength lies in its well-trained, professional and active team, comprised of members from diverse backgrounds. The team is spread across Europe, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraqand all team members actively participate in political and social movements at a local and national level. Although widely-dispersed and diverse, the team is united by belief in a common goal of strong civil society and a shared vision. 
Mission and Objectives

Our Vision: 
At IMPACT, we envision an active and well-connected civil society that is capable of shaping policies that respect democracy and human rights values, both nationally and globally.
Our Mission: 
IMPACT aims to empower civil society to become a driver for change and a guarantor for human rights and good governance by conducting relevant research, and by offering spaces that enable capacity building and the exchange of knowledge and resources. 
 
Our Values: 
Solidarity: we express and urge solidarity with all freedom-seeking movements worldwide and see ourselves as a part of the international movement for democracy.
Professionalism:we conduct our activities and services to the highest standards based on ethical and professional values, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sect or race.
Diversity: we see diversity as a key component of strength and a driver for development. We respect the diversity of individuals and communities, and seek to create safe spaces for expression and creativity. 
Transparency and Accountability: we believe in the freedom of information, so long as it is practiced in accordance with other fundamental civil rights and liberties. As such, we participate in creating a transparent environment by providing information to our stakeholders. As a main pillar of good governance, we encourage transparency among both civil society and local authorities.
Partnership: we believe that individual efforts are not enough to create change. Therefore, we seek to establish partnerships with likeminded organizations that share our common values and aims. 

Main Projects / Activities

- SYRIAN CIVIL SOCIETY MAPPING:
In this continuous study, we provide concrete information about Syrian civil society actors to source individuals and agencies who work in the Syrian context. also mapping on the syrian organizations in germany 
- NETWORKING:
Through our wide database, we directly connect international actors with relevant actors on the ground to achieve the best impact and prevent waste of time and resources.
- MONITORING & EVALUATION:
We provide real time M&E services, field researches and capacity assessments, in order to enhance the transparency and help troubleshooting the work of Syrian & international actors.
- CAPACITY BUILDING:
We use our accumulative experience and reachable resources to empower the newly growing organizations and support them through the early stages of their work.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Impact is a networking and research center, we have good access to all syrian organizations in Germany and working on activating the syrian community here, this needs cooperation with the active organizations in germany

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Impact was originally  created in the IndignAction conference by ALF in Luxembourg and then was suppose to get funded and supported as a network of civil actors to support the syrian people in the ALF Forum in Marsielle 2013, this didn't happen because of skeptisism by some members
however we're still part of discussions and close to some members of the ALF family and would like to continue networking withing Germany and abroad Impact

Contact (1) Full Name
Obayda Abu Kweder
Job Title
communication officer
Head of the organisation
Hozan Ibrahim
Contact (2) Full Name
Ruham Hawash
Job Title (2)
Administrative Manager