A new survey of 195 CSOs across 68 Global Majority countries, conducted by EU SEE, the Foundation for Civil Society (FSM) and CIVICUS, reveals that 34% face funding cuts threatening their survival. More than three-quarters report funding levels at their lowest in a decade, while over half have lost at least 25% of their budgets since early 2025. Contrary to expectations, medium-sized organisations with diversified funding sources have been particularly affected. Nearly six in ten organisations have reduced staff, more than half have scaled back or closed programmes, and around 40% have limited their activities or become less vocal on key issues. Almost two-thirds report a less safe operating environment, alongside growing restrictions on foreign-funded organisations. The report urges donors to provide flexible, accessible funding, simplify administrative requirements, offer emergency support and prioritise direct funding for local and grassroots organisations. Read more here.
Source: EU SEE