As the national umbrella body for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Seychelles, CEPS is committed to strengthening and empowering its accredited members through a range of services, opportunities, and support mechanisms designed to enhance organisational effectiveness, sustainability, and impact.
Accredited members of CEPS benefit from:
- Accreditation and Recognition
- Recognition through CEPS accreditation, enhancing the organisation’s credibility and standing within the civil society sector.
- Increased visibility and recognition among government institutions, development partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Representation and Advocacy Opportunities
- Eligibility for nomination to represent civil society on national committees, boards, working groups, and consultative platforms.
- Opportunities to participate in regional and international forums, conferences, and policy discussions.
- Representation of members’ interests through CEPS advocacy and engagement with decision-makers.
- Administrative and Organisational Support
- Access to meeting and conference facilities for organisational activities and stakeholder engagements.
- Internet and Wi-Fi access.
- Postal mailbox and correspondence support services.
- Printing, photocopying, and scanning facilities, subject to availability.
- Dissemination of information on funding opportunities, events, consultations, and sector developments.
- Capacity Building and Training
- Participation in training programmes, workshops and seminars.
- Organisational development support in areas such as good governance, strategic planning, project management, financial management, and resource mobilisation.
- Project Development and Resource Mobilisation
- Assistance in developing project concepts and proposals.
- Guidance on identifying and accessing funding opportunities from local, regional, and international donors.
- Support in establishing partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
- Networking and Partnership Opportunities
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with other CSOs, government agencies, private sector entities, and development partners.
- Participation in sector-wide initiatives, consultations, and networking events.
- Information and Communication Support
- Promotion of member activities, achievements, and initiatives through CEPS communication channels, including its website and social media platforms.
Through these benefits, CEPS aims to strengthen the capacity, visibility, and effectiveness of its members, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the social, economic, environmental, and cultural development of Seychelles.