BUILDING A VIBRANT AND RESILIENT CIVIL SOCIETY IN ETHIOPIA TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND AMPLIFY DIVERSE VOICES AND RIGHTS.
A Diverse Civil Society Landscape in Ethiopia
The Civil Society Innovation Fund (CSIF) is a multi-donor initiative established to strengthen the role, capacity, and influence of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ethiopia. It recognises CSOs as key actors in promoting democratic governance, peace, human rights, gender equality, media freedom, and broader social transformation. By providing targeted support, CSIF aims to contribute to a more democratic, peaceful, and stable Ethiopia, empowering CSOs to deliver innovative, inclusive, and context-responsive initiatives across diverse communities and regions.
CSIF Projects
Projects groups have been carefully selected to fulfil the fund's objectives. Each project is led by a consortium involving new and emerging CSOs. 3 Projects were selected initially with 6 more added in 2025.
CSIF Ethiopia Management and Coordination
Funded by the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD), The Embassy of Ireland in Ethiopia and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia, and managed by the partners AGAR and MannionDaniels.
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