Civic Participation

Supporting citizens to participate in local and national decision-making processes and shape their futures on their own terms. 

Overview

Civic participation is the bedrock of globally-minded, citizen-oriented societies. Eurasia Foundation equips emerging and established leaders with skills and resources to effectively identify and address pressing challenges facing their communities. We provide training and technical assistance to encourage cooperation among varied actorsincluding organizations, social innovators, and the media—and local governments and private enterprise. Together, we help communities shape policy goals, hold government accountable, promote peace, and contribute to the prosperity of all people.

SUCCESS STORY

Paving the Way to a Cleaner City

Kayirzhan Aisin is a young leader from Petropavl, Kazakhstan. With support from EF, Kayirzhan launched Eco Life, an initiative to improve the pollution and littering situation in Petropavl by offering practical classes and hands-on opportunities to volunteer.