Leading Organizations

A non-partisan round table discussing ways to improve transparency and democratic pratices within the Australian government.

BDS, the only organization of this kind in Nepal, works mainly in the field of sexual minorities. The BDS works in Kathmandu with local communities and on a national level with the mission to improve the sexual health, human rights and wellbeing the LGBTQI community in Nepal.

It advocates for the protection of the rights and welfare of children, through the provision of free legal aid and related services, working together with other stakeholders. It also advocates for mobilization of adequate human and budgetary resources at the national and county levels.

In Afghanistan, FES is involved in capacity building for civil society organisations, it works with parliament, provincial councils, political parties, media and youth. Its aim is to strengthen democratic institutions and civil society and to encourage political participation.

It works on enabling children to learn, citizens to exercise agency, and governments to be more open and responsive in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. It undertakes effective public and policy engagement, through powerful media partnerships and global leadership of initiatives such as the Open Government Partnership.

Its mission is guaranteeing the security of convicted persons in Ghana. It also provides reformation and rehabilitation programs for inmates, as well as agricultural and infrastructure initiatives aimed to improve the physical conditions of penitentiaries.

Works to give legal assistance and information to refugees, and develop mechanisms for their integration into Romanian society.

Develops apps and technological tools for local governments to better deliver social services and information to people.

BACSA works to eliminate crime and corruption in business, and to assist the government on crime reduction strategies through lending expertise and information.

Creates opportunities for holistic rehabilitation of women out of the criminal justice system into society.

The Foundation seeks to promote good governance, anticorruption, quality public service delivery, right to information, consumer rights, and social accountability by creating an informed citizenship, and by making the state and its governance process accountable, transparent, and participatory.

Nationwide network of legal practitioners working to monitor elections to ensure that they are free and fair.

Containts 17 civil society organizations that empower citizens to demand transparency and a government free from corruption

The ICF is based in Hong Kong and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is organized jointly by the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY), the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), and Bread for the World Germany. It supports an interfaith movement for justice and transformation and is focused on marginalized communities, confronting the root causes of violence, while promoting justice in the economic, political, and social spheres.

It is Tanzania’s largest provider of disability and rehabilitation services. Through advocacy, training, and clinical services, it seeks to empower people with disabilities and their families, improve their quality of life, and ensure access to medical and rehabilitative treatment.

Works to strengthen environmental agencies and communication throughout Zambia to improve environmental policies and resource management

Peoples Union for Civil Liberties envisions itself as an organization free from political and economic ideologies. PUCL defends human rights by mobilizing public opinion, conducting investigations, publishing findings, and filing petitions.

Government Commission carrying out investigations of corruption and promoting transparency, working with NGOs, citizens and business to break the cycle of corruption and impunity.

They support health reform in Nigeria through the strengthening of the capacity of stakeholders, the formation of partnerships with other stakeholders, and supporting evidence generation to inform policy decisions and health planning.

It is a medical aid organization who provides quality basic healthcare services to the underprivileged through a network of clinics. Their areas of work include HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and family planning services.

It is a coalition of civil society organizations committed to monitoring budget policy, budget revenue, and budget allocations. It promotes the implementation of transparent and accountable budgeting systems as an essential tool for the achievement of social justice and equity in Sierra Leone.

Hug Project protects children from human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse in the northern part of Thailand. It supports local and international law enforcement efforts in fact finding for cases pertaining to child pornography, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. It also offers prevention services such as extracurricular programs and restoration services for victims.

Improves relationships and coordination between legal aid service providors in Zambia

Works on community outreach and protection around HIV/AIDS, food security and justice through its church services and departments.

It upholds the principles of good governance and transparency by developing anti-corruption initiatives, and advocating for forest governance and the right to freedom of expression.