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About us

PAst projects

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Strengthening Civil Society Under Authoritarianism

We supported a regional coalition of civil society organizations in Latin America to prepare, anticipate, and respond—together—to the erosion of democratic institutions and civic space in authoritarian contexts.

Focus: Strategic coordination, tools for democratic defense, and cross-border solidarity.

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Defending Venezuelans’ Right to Vote—At Home and Abroad

Ahead of Venezuela’s 2024 presidential and 2025 parliamentary elections, we worked to connect and strengthen CSOs that defend the political participation of Venezuelans—inside and outside the country.

Focus: Voter engagement, civic organizing, and rights-based advocacy.

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International Advocacy for Human Rights in Adverse Contexts

We provided ongoing support to Venezuelan civil society and humanitarian organizations in their lobbying efforts before:
  • European institutions (EU Parliament, Council, Commission, EEAS).
  • Key European governments (Switzerland, Norway, UK).
  • The UN Human Rights System (Geneva).

Focus: Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.
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Coordinating Civil Society Through Shared Knowledge

We facilitated the development of tools and insights that strengthen the work and collaboration of civil society in the region:

  • Published a Donor Directory for CSOs.
  • Built a growing Directory of Latin American CSOs.
  • Identified priority challenges for organizations in closing civic spaces.
  • Launched research on the impact of international cooperation in the region.
  • Developed democracy-focused recommendations to respond to rising authoritarianism.