The Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme
The European Commission launched the Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme that is a €1.5 billion funding programme to support civil society organisations outside of the EU for the period 2021 until 2027. Those civil society organisations will be supported in their own right and their engagement to contribute to inclusive and participatory democratic processes and values.
“Civil society organisations play an essential role in protecting human rights, exposing their violations, and demanding action from governments to protect their citizens. Sadly, their work is under threat in many parts of the world. We are not just aware of the challenges they face, we are listening and we are taking action. This new programme is proof that we will support and stand by their courageous daily work.”
Josep Borrell, High Representative/Vice-President
The EU is a longstanding global supporter of civil society, and the largest provider of support to local civil society in partner countries. During the period 2014–2019, the EU provided funding for development cooperation actions by civil society organisations with approximately €7.5 billion.
The Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme is funded under the thematic pillar of the new Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI).
The programme will engage with a vast spectrum of civil society actors, amongst others including youth, women’s, and grass-root civil society organisations, trade unions, employers’ organisations, cooperatives, business and consumer organisations, rural, faith-based, community-based, environmental, LGBTIQ, and minority organisations, indigenous peoples’ organisations, organisations of people living with disability, cultural organisations and foundations.
The Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme supports activities in any country outside the EU and at global level, and complements other EU programmes, in particular geographic programmes, which will continue to provide the majority of EU funding to civil society organisations.
Along two priority areas the Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme will provide funding for supporting and strengthening capacities as well as participation in policy dialogue with EU partner countries.
Priority area 1
€1.33 billion to support an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society and democratic space in partner countries, and an inclusive and open dialogue with and between civil society organisations.
Priority area 2
€151 million to continue the Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) programme. The programme promotes a better-informed and more inclusive society and aims to increase and strengthen EU citizens’ knowledge, skills and opportunities in promoting sustainable development and in addressing global challenges such as inequalities and ecological crises at local and global level.
Priority area 1
€1.33 billion to support an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society and democratic space in partner countries, and an inclusive and open dialogue with and between civil society organisations.
Priority area 2
€151 million to continue the Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) programme. The programme promotes a better-informed and more inclusive society and aims to increase and strengthen EU citizens’ knowledge, skills and opportunities in promoting sustainable development and in addressing global challenges such as inequalities and ecological crises at local and global level.
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