Case Studies of Successful Capacity Building in Non-Profit Organizations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-10
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About the Article
Case studies of capacity building provide valuable insights into how non-profits overcome constraints, strengthen operations, and achieve sustainability. This article analyzes cases from Kenya, India, Brazil, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Guatemala, spanning sectors such as health, education, environment, social services, women’s empowerment, and human rights. Common strategies include training, community engagement, partnerships, technology adoption, transparent financial management, and advocacy. Outcomes demonstrate improved health and education indicators, enhanced environmental protection, expanded rights, and women’s economic empowerment. The article emphasizes context sensitivity, stakeholder participation, sustainability planning, and documentation of lessons learned. For academics, these cases illustrate how capacity building bridges theory and practice across diverse contexts; for practitioners, they provide actionable lessons for designing adaptable and inclusive initiatives.
Key Topics
- Global case studies in capacity building
- Training and professional development
- Community engagement and ownership
- Strategic partnerships and advocacy
- Technology and transparency in practice
- Sustainability planning and lessons learned
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies of Successful Capacity Building in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-10
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