Overview
On 2 June 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA implemented a physical workshop in Aleppo titled “Principles of Grant Systems in Humanitarian Work.” The workshop was delivered and facilitated by Rami Kalzi, with the participation of 11 participants.

Workshop Focus
The workshop introduced participants to the basic principles of grant systems in humanitarian work, with a focus on transparency, accountability, funding channels, and the practical differences between grants, donations, and tenders.

Key Themes

• Interactive ice-breaking and expectation management.

• Introduction to grant systems in humanitarian work.

• Key components and importance of grant management.

• Differences between grants, donations, and tenders.

• Types of funding channels and donor funds.

• Accessing funding opportunities in humanitarian contexts.

• Managing expectations with donors and partners.

Key Outputs
Participants developed a clearer understanding of how grant systems operate in humanitarian settings. They also gained practical knowledge of funding types, donor requirements, and the procedural differences between grants, tenders, and donations.

Impact
The workshop strengthened participants’ readiness to engage with grant processes and improved their understanding of donor relations, funding conditions, and responsible project financing in humanitarian and civil society work.

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