The Civil Society Foundation bolsters those independent and diverse voices and initiatives that serve Georgia’s European aspirations, protection of human rights and freedom of media, integration of minorities and establishment of social justice in the country.
Strong Civil Society for Democratic Change
For almost 30 years, the team of the Civil Society Foundation (former Open Society Georgia Foundation) has been committed to promoting and developing civil society in Georgia.
The Civil Society Foundation is a platform bringing together people, organizations and coalitions for democratic change and public good. Through grant funding of the civil sector, initiative groups and people who support the values of a democratic society, and engagement in important advocacy campaigns, the Civil Society Foundation bolsters those independent and diverse voices and initiatives that serve Georgia’s European aspirations, protection of human rights and freedom of media, integration of minorities and establishment of social justice in the country. The Foundation strives to be a driving force behind the European vector of our country remaining vigilant with civil society in its efforts to fight corruption, oppression and authoritarianism.
For almost three decades, the Foundation’s investment in the development of an open and democratic society in Georgia have amounted to more than USD 118m. This support was endowed to strengthen youth, women, children, refugees, students, professional groups, socially vulnerable groups, persons with health problems or disabilities.
Team of the Civil Society Foundation managed to achieve significant changes by supporting newly established organizations, initiative groups and active citizens, motivating advocacy campaigns, educational initiatives, publications and the discussion platforms.
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The Civil Society Foundation (CSF) is the successor of the mission and history of the Open Society Georgia Foundation. Since 1994, the Open Society Georgia Foundation has been part of the global network of Open Society Foundations. In parallel with structural, managerial and geographical changes taking place in the global network, the Civil Society Foundation was transformed into a local organization and keeps on with the priority areas under a renewed status and under the new name “Civil Society Foundation”. The Foundation remains loyal to its mission and values and remains to be a global network partner in the region.
For almost three decades, the Foundation’s investment in the development of an open and democratic society in Georgia have amounted to more than USD 118m. This support was endowed to strengthen youth, women, children, refugees, students, professional groups, socially vulnerable groups, persons with health problems or disabilities.
The Foundation played an important role in reaching democratic changes; it has empowered society in times of war, social upheaval, or the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, has made significant contribution to advancing key reforms in public health, expanding space for participatory democracy and civic engagement, protecting human rights and the rule of law, and empowering free and independent media.
Pivotal achievements in the history of the Civil Society Foundation
The goal of the program is to protect human rights, equality and democracy in Georgia by bolstering human rights organizations and activists, and also through creating a common ground for communication and cooperation.
The goal of the program is to increase government accountability. These activities include both raising awareness among Georgian citizens about Georgia’s accession to the European Union, and monitoring and preparing reports on the implementation of our country’s commitments to the European Union.
The goal of the program is to support online media organizations in the capital and regions and empower the Media Advocacy Coalition. The program, together with its partners, implements advocacy campaigns to protect the media and freedom of speech.
The goal of the program is to support the protection of the rights of national minorities, extend their capabilities and participation in public and political life for the development of an inclusive society in Georgia.
