Introduction The Mnozhyna Foundation is a Ukrainian philanthropic organization focused on empowering individuals, strengthening civil society, and supporting long-term societal transformation. Established in 2025, the foundation operates as a grant-making institution that invests in culture, identity, resilience, and capacity-building initiatives across Ukraine. By supporting people, ideas, and institutions, the foundation aims to build what it… [Read More]
Civil Society Development
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI): Comprehensive Guide to Civil Society Capacity Building in Africa
Introduction The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening civil society organizations (CSOs), philanthropic institutions, and social change actors across West Africa. Through training, research, leadership development, policy engagement, and institutional support, WACSI helps improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the nonprofit sector. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, WACSI… [Read More]
Bodossaki Foundation – Promoting Social Impact, Education, and Civil Society in Greece
Introduction The Bodossaki Foundation is one of Greece’s leading grant-making nonprofit organizations, dedicated to supporting education, public health, and civil society development. Established in 1972, the foundation plays a key role in strengthening non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and promoting social cohesion in Greece. History and Background The Bodossaki Foundation was founded by Prodromos Bodossakis-Athanasiadis, a prominent… [Read More]
EEA Civil Society Fund – Strengthening Democracy and Civil Society Across Europe
Introduction The EEA Civil Society Fund is a major funding mechanism under the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants, designed to support civil society organizations (CSOs) across Europe. It focuses on strengthening democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, while empowering citizens and promoting active participation in public life. History and Background Support… [Read More]
Kosovar Civil Society Foundation: Strengthening Civil Society and Democratic Development in Kosovo
Introduction The Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening civil society, promoting democratic governance, and supporting community development in Kosovo. Established in 1998, the foundation plays an important role in supporting non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civic initiatives, and grassroots movements that contribute to social progress and democratic participation. Headquartered in… [Read More]
European Network on Debt and Development (Eurodad)
Overview The European Network on Debt and Development (Eurodad) is a network of European civil society organisations (CSOs) working for economic justice and sustainable development. Founded in 1990, Eurodad advocates for reforms in global financial systems to ensure they support poverty reduction, human rights, climate action, and equitable development worldwide. Eurodad brings together dozens of… [Read More]
CIVFUND: Afro-Feminist Grantmaking and Civil Society Support in Africa
Introduction: Overview of CIVFUND CIVFUND is an Afro-feminist grantmaking mechanism housed under CivSource Africa. It is designed to strengthen civil society ecosystems across Africa by providing flexible, accessible, and responsive funding to grassroots organizations, feminist movements, and civic actors. CIVFUND operates as a pooled and intermediary funding platform that supports donors seeking to advance gender… [Read More]
Redland City Council: Local Government, Community Grants & Civic Support in Queensland, Australia
Introduction Redland City Council is the local government authority that governs Redland City, located in Queensland, Australia. Redland City encompasses suburban and island communities including Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point, North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), and Russell Island. The council provides essential public services, infrastructure planning, community development and local grant programs supporting community groups, events, and… [Read More]
Transatlantic Foundation: Promoting Cooperation, Civil Society Resilience, and Democratic Values Across the Atlantic
Introduction – What Is the Transatlantic Foundation? The Transatlantic Foundation (TF) is the European and EU-registered arm of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), operating from its Brussels office to independently promote cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe on key transatlantic issues and global challenges. The Foundation also focuses… [Read More]
Eastern Europe Foundation: Strengthening Civil Society and Development in Ukraine
Introduction – What Is the Eastern Europe Foundation? The Eastern Europe Foundation (often branded as the East Europe Foundation or EEF) is a Ukrainian nonprofit charitable foundation focused on fostering civil society development, effective governance, community resilience, and socioeconomic growth across Ukraine. Established with roots in the Eurasia Foundation network, it has grown into one… [Read More]
