Forus

2024-10-17

Civil society networks & grassroots

  • Find a list of Forus members, national civil society platforms as well as regional coalitions active in over 124 countries and representing more than 24,000 NGOs. 

  • EU SEE: The program brings together civil society organisations from 86 countries to monitor their civic space, give early warnings of restrictions, and contribute to responses. 

  • Grassroots Justice network: working with communities most impacted by injustice to defend their rights and take part in making decisions that affect them.  

  • Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND) - In Middle East and North Africa strengthening civil society’s role in advocating for social justice and human rights, providing crucial support in conflict-affected regions like Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Grassroots efforts in these regions ensure that local voices are heard, and humanitarian needs are met promptly.  

  • Africa Rising - Pan-African Grassroots Network: it focuses on grassroots empowerment, working across Africa to promote social justice, peacebuilding, and civic engagement. It is especially critical in regions affected by conflict, such as the Sahel and the Great Lakes, where local organisations work directly with displaced communities and peace advocates.