1.The values of the NGO Consortium
Transparency
Do no harm
Empowerment Equity Impartiality Accountability to members 2.The Mandate The NGO Consortium facilitates the exchange, production and provision of information to members, to be in a position to make informed choices on operational and strategic coordination, and creates a space for members to carry out advocacy. 3. The Goals of the Consortium 1. Promote co-ordination, information sharing and research to contribute to the alleviation of human suffering and the equitable and sustainable development of Somali society 2. Provide a forum that promotes dialogue, collaboration, learning experiences and information exchange 3. Represent its members and their constituency at international, national and local levels 4. Enhance public awareness about the role, values and responsibilities of NGOs 4. The Activities of the Consortium 1. Information exchange through:  A monthly meeting;  email information sharing;  security information gathering, analysing and sharing (SPAS);  informal information sharing;  NGO handbook,  NGO Consortium webpage featuring minutes of all consortium monthly meetings 2. Representation: Individuals can be elected to represent NGO Consortium members at various external fora. Candidates will be elected based on the Terms of Reference of representation 3. Security training and support (See SPAS program mandate) 4. Advocacy initiatives of members 5. Enhance public awareness about the role, values and responsibilities of the Consortium 5. The NGO Consortium & Advocacy Where a number of NGO members wish to advocate on a specific issue, the Consortium can assist in the following way: • Sharing the intention with all members to encourage broader support • Approaching specialist agencies on behalf of members for support to the advocacy initiative • Facilitate NGO groups to develop an advocacy strategy • The NGO Consortium will not lead on an advocacy initiative unless an issue arises that affects the core mandate of the consortium