For years back, the Republic Centre – PORAKA organises and holds workshops where the SWOT analyses of the local organizations are being reviewed and discussed. The SWOT analysis is a structured planning method for the future strategies of the organization, and at the same time a very useful tool for assessing the current situation within the organization, with all its strengths and weaknesses, as well as the opportunities and the threats that come from the environment where the organization acts. This tool, if objectively prepared, is useful for finding out ways and modus for improving and overcoming the weaknesses in order to be even more effective in its work. Moreover, it represents a solid foundation for developing real and effective action plans of the organization as well as multiannual strategic plans.
This year, the Republic Centre – PORAKA held a workshop for reviewing the SWOT analyses and the ongoing operational activities of its local organizations from 8th till 10th of November 2024 at Hotel Romantik in Veles, where two representatives from local organization took part. The workshop had the goal to consolidate and improve the activities and the work of the local organisations of the Republic centre – PORAKA.
The first part of the workshop was entirely aimed at reviewing the SWOT analyses of the local organizations. Each of the participants had the possibility to present the prepared SWOT analysis and to discuss the real situations that the organization is facing within the organization itself, and within the municipality, and at the same time to emphasize the difficulties faced by persons with intellectual disability and their families in the community. Additionally, the participants presented the ongoing activities in their organizations, as well as activities that are planned for implementation in the following period, which will lead to improving the quality of life for persons with intellectual disability and their families. PORAKA’s team, and the other participants gave comments and advice regarding the work of each local organization, whilst emphasizing the positive examples of successful activities. The sublimate that arose from the analysis of the work of each organisation was that we should think about taking different approaches in the design and realisation of the activities. It is necessary to think about new types of activities in order to advance the cooperation with the local authorities, and with the other stakeholders in the community.
During the last day of the workshop, the participants worked in groups and discussed the priorities regarding the advancement of the work in the social services of the Republic Centre – PORAKA. Also, the National Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2023 – 2030 was presented. The strategy sets ambitious benchmarks for advancing the rights of persons with disability based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disability 2021 – 2030, as well as the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Strategy is based on the human rights principles and the fundamental principle Leave No one Behind. The aim of the Strategy is to promote, protect and fully enjoy all human rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities, on an equal basis with other citizens.
