Georgia has over 16,000 registered non-governmental organizations (NGO) Ð a very high rate percapita. Despite a highly saturated market, overall capacity of the NGO sector is strikingly substandard. Recent polling done by the Caucasian Research Resource Center (CRRC) showed that only 28% of respondents trust NGOs. When compared to other Georgian institutions this number is very low. Recognizing the need of a strong civil society in Georgia for ensuring government transparency and accountability, this Open World program will provide insight as to building the capacities of Georgian NGOs, turning them into the credible and well-rounded organization as and impactful in their fields. Programming would cover a wide variety of topics, including: the core concepts and values of a non-governmental organization; organizational strategic planning; project cycle management; fundraising and sustainability; PR and social marketing; financial management; leading and managing people; and carrying out advocacy campaigns.