Expertise and human resources

Many members of the organization have previous experience with INGOs and have an expertise in the areas of: community development, local democracy projects, gender equity and HIV/AIDS. Moreover, some of them have had qualification courses in the USA and other European countries.

Language
 
“Progress” Public Union members speak Azeri (native), English and Russian languages, which help them to learn better from an international experience and seek overseas partners.

Management structure

Supreme body is the General Assembly of all the members. Managing Board, consisting of 7 (seven) members is elected by the General Assembly, which is held annually. Board members elect among themselves a chair person and Executive Director. Executive Director of “Progress” Public Union is Ms. Sabina Garayeva.

Members
 
All the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are entitled for a membership. Decisions for membership are taken by the Management Board. Public Union has 65 members now. All volunteer at the moment.

Financial Sources

Organization builds its activity on the grants and financial aid received from physical persons and organizations as well as donations.

ganization builds its activity on the grants and financial aid received from physical persons and organizations as well as donations.