Sustainability leadership through NGOs: the model of Saint Joseph University

Abstract

Sustainability is becoming an issue of global concern. Decision makers in organizations started inverting time and energy on matter related to environment protection and resource preservation.
The Saint Joseph University Mentor Unit Model created between a University and Catholic Relief Services, an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is aiming to develop in Lebanon a vibrant civil society that will effectively contribute to sustainable development and promote democracy.
The objective of the program is to select nascent NGOs and train them on financial and managerial systems. To turn them into solid NGOs that donors can trust and provide them funds. These NGOs will be able over time to contribute effectively to sustainable development in environment protection, youth enhancement, women empowerment and other issues.