The Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow, in collaboration with the subordinate institution GBU "Moscow House of Public Organizations," has established a comprehensive network of 11 NGO co-working centers. Spanning a total area of approximately 6,380 square meters, these centers are strategically positioned across all districts of Moscow. Each co-working center offers nonprofit organizations (NPOs) an array of free services, including:
- Organizational Support: Access to a range of event-related services, facilitated by the co-working center's expert team.
- Resource Support: Nonprofits lacking dedicated spaces can utilize individual workstations, meeting rooms, as well as concert and exhibition halls for work, meetings, and events.
- Information Support: The multifunctional online portal "Dushevnaya Moskva" serves as a hub for vital discussions in the city's nonprofit sector, connecting residents, volunteers, NPOs, and government representatives.
Educational Support: NPO Lab presents a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the professional and personal competencies of nonprofit staff. It encompasses webinars, masterclasses, professional development courses, and expert consultations on accounting, legal, and organizational matters.
Annually, over 60,000 individuals benefit from the services offered within the NPO co-working centers' premises, and the network hosts around 1,500 resident nonprofit organizations. These centers provide a total of 15,000 services each year.
PRIORITY AREAS FOR PILOTING
- Development of products to enhance inclusivity, offering physical and IT-based solutions to cater to people with disabilities
- Creation and publishing platforms for events, video conferences, and websites, empowering self-organization
- Interactive objects, such as touch-sensitive tables, kiosks, and interactive surfaces
- Innovative room management solutions, implementation of access control and management systems, streamlining center entry and usage
- Innovative premises management. Implementing cutting-edge access control, safety, and navigation systems, ensuring secure and regulated entry and exit to co-working centers
- IT software solutions. Deploying CRM and ERP systems for process automation, complete with analytics and user-friendly interfaces