GEF - SGP and ESCORTS have been working partners since 1995. ESCORTS Foundationh has credibility in working with communities through various project interventions with proven success such as the smokeless stoves project, and the sericulture project (with CIDA assistance). ESCORTS is also well placed as an NGO working within the framework of a corporate firm, and has developed a network of contacts in the corporate sector.

This workshop will be held in collaboration with these two organizations, both of which will be strengthened by the collaboration. In this workshop, ESCORTS will contribute its managerial skills to organize the event. It will rely on its contacts to recruit some young professionals to assist in media and art productions such as GEF presentation and NGO exhibits. ESCORTS will also seek sponsorship for a number of events during the workshop such as sponsors for stalls, giveaways, cultural events and dinners.