From 15 to 17 September 2025, the Youth-Centered Dialogue for Peace and Justice in Libya project, funded by the European Union and implemented by CSEVI in partnership with Tatweer Research, hosted an intensive mentorship program designed to strengthen the organizational and strategic capacities of Libyan civil society organizations (CSOs). The program built on the results of the recently completed organizational needs assessment, which identified key strengths and gaps across 12 participating CSOs. Over three days, 16 tailored mentorship sessions, 8 hours per day, addressed priority areas such as governance, financial sustainability, fundraising and resource mobilization, human resource management, communication strategies, and partnership-building.

Among the participants was the National Organization of Amazons Libya, which recently launched a digital transformation training program reaching 54 students in its first two courses, with overall plans to engage 250 young people. Early results showed knowledge levels rising from 43.6% pre-training to 78.3% after the course — a 34.7% improvement. Senat Al-Qura’a (Making Readers) implemented its “Ambassadors of Reading” program with 88 children and youth, divided across three thematic stations on history, literature, and climate. Evaluations revealed that 93.3% of participants rated the history station as excellent, while 93.8% reported stronger knowledge of Libyan identity and culture. Environmental action was represented by Tafarrud for Empowerment, which reached 60 children and adolescents through sustainability awareness sessions. The sessions introduced concepts of environmental protection and sustainable development, and the organization is preparing for a larger training phase.

The mentorship program placed a strong focus on inclusivity, with dedicated discussions on gender equity, youth participation, and community engagement. Each CSO received personalized guidance and practical tools to improve policies, procedures, and long-term sustainability strategies. Followup sessions are planned to ensure that the organizations can apply what they learned and track progress against their development plans. By combining capacity-building with peer-to-peer support, the EU and CESVI aim to empower Libyan CSOs to play a more active role in promoting peace, justice, and social cohesion.