CSFT Mission Statement:
The Civil Society Forum of Tonga (CSFT) is committed to create a conducive environment for all Civil Society Organisations development through open dialogue, equal participation, partnership, collective decision making and consensus building. CSFT will continue to empower Civil Society Organisations by providing opportunities for capacity building and l;eadership develeopme
nt. Transparency
4. Community Based, Sensitivity, Respect.
5. Resilience and Safety
6. Justice, Fairness and Empowerment
6. Interaction, Collaboration and Consensus
7. Goal orientation and Perseverance
GOALS
1. Strengthen CSO's Sectors
2. Capacity Building Development
3. Enhance Communication and Information Sharing
4. Stregnthen Key Relationships to Advocate for Common Voice
5. Development of LegalFramework
Background
The Civil Society Forum of Tonga (CSFT) was established in 2001 to address and coordinates the needs and collective roles of Civil Society Organisations (CSO's), and o better serve their communities. The Government of Tonga has recognised the potential of CSFT in taking the lead role for involvement of Non-Government Organisations on Political, Social and Economic activities that lead to sustainable development economic growth and income generation.
