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CIVICUS

  • Current Member
  • Headquarters: Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Member Since: 2006
  • Last Reported in 2023

CIVICUS’ vision is “a worldwide community of informed, inspired, committed citizens engaged in confronting the challenges facing humanity”.

Want to learn more about their guiding principles and long-term goals? Read CIVICUS’ Strategic Framework

As part of CIVICUS’ commitment to transparency, their latest financial reports are publicly available for review.

Accountability Reports

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2023 – 2024

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

CIVICUS Core Accountability Report 2022- 2023

Feedback from Independent Review Panel (Core Report)

CIVICUS Interim Accountability Report 2021-2022

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2020/21 + Annexes I (Self Assessment), II (Theory of Change) and III (Organogram Diagram)

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Panel’s Improvement Analysis Report 2020/21

Comments from CIVICUS on Panel Feedback

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2019/20

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Comments from CIVICUS on Panel Feedback

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2018/19 + Annexes I (Self Assessment), II (Feedback Mechanisms) and III (Organogram Diagram)

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Panel’s Improvement Analysis Report 2018/19

Comments from CIVICUS on Panel Feedback

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2017/18 + Annexes I (Organogram), II (SPEAK final report summary) and III (Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy)

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2016/17 + Annexes I, II and III

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Panel’s Improvement Analysis Report 2016/2017

Comments from CIVICUS on Panel Feedback

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2015/16 + Annex

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Panel’s Improvement Analysis Report 2015/2016

Comments from CIVICUS on Independent Review Panel Feedback

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2014/15

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Panel’s Improvement Analysis Report 2014/2015

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2013/14

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Panel’s Improvement Analysis Report 2013/2014

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2012/13

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

Comments from CIVICUS on Independent Review Panel Feedback

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2011

Feedback from Independent Review Panel

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2009/10

Letter to CIVICUS from Independent Review Panel

Note on Accountability Report to CIVICUS

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2008/09

CIVICUS Accountability Report 2007/08

View Their Good Practices
CIVICUS’s Approach to an Accessible Mission Statement and Theory of Change
To enhance accessibility, transparency, and the ability for stakeholders to engage with the organisation’s overall work, CIVICUS has made a copy of their strategic plan publicly available (in 6 languages) on their website, showing their commitment to...
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CIVICUS’ advocacy work is grounded in partnerships and co-creation with local partners and members
An integral part of CIVICUS’ approach is that advocacy work is done jointly with members and local partners. Advocacy work is co-created in partnerships and published with mutual consent, and advocacy positions are based on a “sense check” with voices...
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CIVICUS’ comprehensive approach to diversity and inclusion goes beyond gender issues
CIVICUS sees diversity and inclusion as a journey that civil society must embark on together, and is committed to tackling institutional structures from all perspectives. A Social Inclusion Toolkit helps CIVICUS members assess their work on inclusion...
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CIVICUS’ involvement of stakeholders in advocacy efforts
Efforts are made for members or partners to feature centrally in external discussions, and CIVICUS supports civil society representatives to speak for themselves in high-level discussions such as at the UN Human Rights Council. Interviews are conducted...
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CIVICUS’ approach to environmental stewardship
CIVICUS has made improvements on their environmental practices since its last report. Their new and comprehensive Environmental Policy was put in place with detailed information on efforts to mitigate negative environmental impacts. It includes targets...
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CIVICUS: Accountability is a driver of quality
CIVICUS is acutely aware of the need for civil society to consistently practice and demonstrate accountability in all endeavours. While aware of the burden which reporting puts on small civil society organisations like themselves, the reporting framework...
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