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Civil Society Strengthening

Building and cultivating a strong, adaptable civil society is central to PartnersGlobal’s history and ongoing mission. We work with civil society organizations (CSOs) through the entire phase of their organizational lifecycles. Our Resiliency+ Framework supports CSOs to prepare for and navigate changes in their environments, especially as civic space shifts. Our global network of skilled trainers and facilitators provides CSOs with the critical inputs they need when facing organizational or political challenges or preparing for success in the long-term.

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We take a cooperative, restorative approach to advocacy that is self-reflective of our own cognitive biases and intentionally inclusive of different perspectives. Our approach adheres to principles of non-violence, social justice, and human rights with a long-term view of restoring broken, polarized societal relationships and supporting a democratic, pluralistic society.

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We are committed to advancing inclusive leadership by providing marginalized individuals with the skills, experience and knowledge to excel. We also work to create enabling, rights-respecting environments in organizations, communities and countries that foster diverse leadership.

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From our beginning, we have supported the capacity building of local leaders and organizations. Our expertise has made us leaders in partnering with and supporting civil society organizations through all stages of their organizational development.

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Our Resiliency+ Framework helps organizations identify external threats and internal vulnerabilities impeding them from implementing effective and resilient operations. We help CSOs prepare to operate, adapt, and thrive in response to change.

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Strengthening Implementation of the Personal Status Law in Bahrain (2019-Present)
Bahrain This program supports the implementation of Bahrain’s unified personal status law through engagement with youth, legal professionals, parliamentarians, and the broader public. The personal status law governs matters of marriage, family, inheritance, citizenship, and other related areas. Learn More
Photo by Antonio Lopez on Unsplash Communities Building Peace Together - Guatemala (2018-2023)
Guatemala PartnersGlobal is one of the implementing partners of a five year, USAID-funded peacebuilding program in Guatemala that seeks to reduce social conflict and violence and improve social cohesion and peacebuilding in Guatemala’s Western Highlands Region. Learn more
INSPIRES (2018-2022)
Civic space is the cornerstone of a healthy society that champions democratic principles and ideals, promoting and advancing human rights and fulfilling basic human needs. In recent years, however, civic space has been shrinking at a rapid pace, with its restriction becoming the norm rather than the exception. Learn more
This is the default image Local Organizations - Movement Towards Self Reliance (2019-2022)
Cambodia PartnersGlobal is currently working on a project led by The Cloudburst Group, that focuses on resiliency-building for non-profit organizations in Cambodia. Learn more
Work Empowerment for Women in Iraq (2019-2022)
Iraq During the last decade, the social and economic status of Iraqi women has dramatically declined, forcing them into roles that are hidden from the civic and public sphere. Learn more
Reforming Pre-Trial Detention in Nigeria (RPDN) (2018-2022)
Nigeria The situation of pre-trial detainees in Nigeria is often dire with the most marginalized rarely able to pay for the “three B’s”—bribe, bail, and the barrister. As a result, people are left languishing in prison for extended periods. Learn More
Access Nigeria (2013-2021)
Nigeria Implemented by a consortium of partners including PartnersGlobal, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), BudgIT, the Public and Private Development Centre, the CLEEN Foundation, and U.S.-based New-Rule LLC., Access Nigeria operates at the federal and state levels. Learn More
Horizons project (2020-2021)
United States of America The Horizons Project, a collaboration between PartnersGlobal Institute and Humanity United, is strengthening dialogue and collaboration between the social justice, peacebuilding, human rights, and democracy communities in the US. Learn More
Yemen Rapid Response Support (2018-2021)
Yemen PartnersGlobal and PartnersYemen are working to build the capacity of CSOs and local authorities to collaboratively lead future stabilization efforts. Learn more
Sahel Road Safety Initiative (2018-2021)
Senegal and Burkina Faso By focusing on traffic corruption and mismanagement of road safety, two key drivers of citizen distrust of government, Roadmaps to Security in Senegal and Burkina Faso, supports the ability of law enforcement in Senegal and Burkina Faso to improve public perceptions of law enforcement integrity and effectiveness Learn More
Strengthening Human Rights Systems in El Salvador (2017-2020)
El Salvador Together with Counterpart International, Due Process of Law Foundation, and Partners El Salvador, we are working to strengthen Salvadorian civil society’s human rights advocacy. Learn more
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Greater Access to Defense and Justice Nigeria (2016-2020)
Nigeria Nigeria’s justice system faces problems with fair and legal representation. These challenges are aggravated by limited resources as well as poor sanitation and overcrowding in correctional centers. Learn More
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Senegal The aim of this USAID-funded peacebuilding program in the Casamance region of Senegal was to strengthen the resilience of civil society—particularly women—in using nonviolent means to resolve conflict in the region. Learn More
Empowering Kuwaiti Women in Politics (2017-2019)
Kuwait PartnersGlobal has been working for several years with women leaders and women-led civil society organizations in Kuwait to push the conversation around women’s rights and empowerment forward, and to actively address persistent barriers that prevent women from accessing decision-making processes. Learn more
Photo by PartnersGlobal Raymond Shonholtz Fellowship for Young Professionals (2013-2017)
The Raymond Shonholtz Fellowship for Young Professionals provided an opportunity to pilot a systematic mentoring program at the regional level within the Partners Network. Learn more
Social Entrepreneurship for Democratic Governance and Peace in Senegal and Nigeria (2016)
Senegal and Nigeria With increased competition for donor funding, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) need to adapt new business models to diversify income streams and enhance their sustainability and impact. Learn More
Photo by PartnersGlobal AVANCES: Building Constituencies for Democracy (2014-2016)
Latin Amercia AVANCES was a multi-year regional initiative that helped create the necessary conditions for civil society in Latin America to organize and respond to the restriction of human rights and closing political space by governments. Learn more
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The Intersection of Politics and Civil Society in Albania: Collaborative Policy to Support the Sector is Possible
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Resiliency+ Roundup April 2021
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The 7 Factors of Civil Society Resiliency
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5 ways civil society can build resiliency as civic space changes
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Check out additional resources and content connected to our Civil Society Strengthening work.

Resources

Adaptive Leadership for a Resilient Civil Society in Uncertain Times Learn about one of the key factors of civil society resiliency, Adaptive Leadership. Presenter Natalie Boudou, who works...
UNAAM KAYRAAY: Engaging Civil Society for Peace in the Casamance In 2018, PartnersGlobal in collaboration with Partners West Africa Senegal (PWA-S), La Plateforme des F...
Resiliency+ Framework The Resiliency+ Framework helps CSOs to identify the external threats and internal vulnerabilities impeding them from im...
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Narratives for Peace To effectively promote social change and bring different groups of people together, we have to start by engaging narratives.
Resiliency+ Around the globe, government restrictions on freedoms of speech, assembly, and association are changing the operating environments for civil society organizations (CSOs)