Civil society

This topic explains what civil society means, how does it work and how we can valorise it

Practical task

Imagine that in your neighbourhood, there is an illegal dump because people started to bring waste building material and other garbage there. Prepare concrete strategy what you would do to clear it definitely out using competences gained during the course and Internet research. Answer the following questions and submit. It will be assessed on completion only.

  • What will be your steps?
  • Will you found NGO to do so?
  • If yes, how will you proceed?
  • If not, which alternative way will you choose?
  • How will you fund-raise resources to reach your goal?
  • Will you contact somebody from the local government? If yes, who and why that particular person?
  • Which tools of civil society will you use?
  • Which organisations will you contact in particular? What kind of organisations would you ask for support?