Konekt is a Macedonian civic association created in June 2008 by a few enthusiasts who believe that Macedonia has the potential to develop relying on local resources and capacity.
Our mission is to encourage and promote private giving and social responsibility targeted at effective and long-term development of Macedonia. Our mission is realized through:
- Encouraging individuals and families to give wisely and thoughtfully;
- Supporting companies, regardless of their size, to donate and invest in the community strategically and with long-term impact;
- Encouraging people throughout Macedonia to donate deliberately - even small donations can make a big change when combined;
- Raising awareness about philanthropy's potential to have genuine impact in the society.
In addition to our work in the field of philanthropy, Konekt is also dedicated to promoting and encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We believe that when CSR is integrated in the business strategy, it contributes to company’s effectiveness, innovation and long-term sustainable development. In that direction, through Konekt CSR we offer support to companies in the development of their strategies, approaches and reports in the field of CSR.
Konekt's activities include:
- direct counseling and services to companies, individuals and their families;
- advocacy for a legal framework and environment supportive of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility;
- analysis, research and preparing of reports;
- sharing good practice and comparative experience;
- support to not-for-profit entities (civic associations, foundations, public institutions, etc.) on how to be trustworthy recipients of donations
In our work we pay particular attention to supporting the development of significant and productive cross-sectoral partnerships between companies and not-for-profit organizations, public institutions, and communities.
Konekt is an implementing partner in the Civil Society Strengthening Project funded by USAID and implemented by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. We run projects in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia (AmCham), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as well as with other companies and their associations.
Konekt is a member of the UNDP Global Compact in Macedonia and is a deputy member of the National Coordinating Body on CSR of the Republic of Macedonia.
