Civil society is under pressure from every direction. We want to hear how your organisation is coping, the changes you are making and the support you need. We'll use this information to inform governments, donors and other partners.

TAKE OUR SURVEY

For many organisations, the past two years have been very difficult. Funding has shifted, civic space has narrowed in many places, leaders are stretched, and communities are counting on organisations that are asked to do more with less. Our earlier surveys showed how difficult things have been. This one asks what has happened since and how organizations are adapting.

What has made some organisations more resilient than others? Which changes have really helped, and which haven’t? How has your relationship with the communities you serve changed? Who are you working with now that you weren’t before? And what would make the biggest difference from here?

Funders, governments and others who back civil society are deciding what their support should look like going forwards. Too often they’re doing it without hearing from the organisations doing the work. Your answers will help to change that.

Why take part?

Every organisation’s experience matters, from small community groups with no paid staff to large national organisations. We’ll share what we learn openly and use it to push for support that fits with what civil society needs. You will be able to see how your experience compares with peers in your country, region and sector. Your answers are confidential. 

The survey takes about 10 minutes. Please fill it in by December 31st 2026, and pass it on to organisations you work with. The more voices we have, the clearer the picture will be for all of us.

Snapshot of 2025 survey results

  • "Our programs have come to a full stop, including anti-money laundering training of private sector lawyers and accountants from 12 countries. The tremendous momentum we garnered to combat global illicit finance has been lost."

  • "Activities by local partners to document human rights violations and war crimes in conflict zones will be interrupted or terminated, resulting in future impunity due to the lack of evidence available."

  • "Vulnerable populations are at increased risk of contracting HIV. Orphans and vulnerable children may stop their treatment and young girls may fall victim to GBV and not have support available to them."

  • "Farmers and producers will be left without resources and training for sustainable practices."

  • "The freeze has wiped out all livelihood programs for refugees where we work."

  • "Human rights project activities including documentation on human rights violations in refugee camps in Northern Uganda, the project of psycho social supports on trauma and healing, and peace building and reconciliation activities in Uganda [have been suspended]"

  • "Emergency response grants and disaster preparedness grants have halted due to the stop order, meaning urgent activities that were addressing basic human needs such as water have been unable to move forward"

  • "The U.S. foreign aid funding freeze has had a significant impact on multiple programs, disrupting critical peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected regions and threatening our organizational stability."

  • "Our programs have come to a full stop, including anti-money laundering training of private sector lawyers and accountants from 12 countries. The tremendous momentum we garnered to combat global illicit finance has been lost."

  • "Activities by local partners to document human rights violations and war crimes in conflict zones will be interrupted or terminated, resulting in future impunity due to the lack of evidence available."

  • "Vulnerable populations are at increased risk of contracting HIV. Orphans and vulnerable children may stop their treatment and young girls may fall victim to GBV and not have support available to them."

  • "Farmers and producers will be left without resources and training for sustainable practices."

  • "The freeze has wiped out all livelihood programs for refugees where we work."

  • "Human rights project activities including documentation on human rights violations in refugee camps in Northern Uganda, the project of psycho social supports on trauma and healing, and peace building and reconciliation activities in Uganda [have been suspended]"

  • "Emergency response grants and disaster preparedness grants have halted due to the stop order, meaning urgent activities that were addressing basic human needs such as water have been unable to move forward"

  • "The U.S. foreign aid funding freeze has had a significant impact on multiple programs, disrupting critical peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected regions and threatening our organizational stability."