CIVICUS speaks to Jessie Krafft, president and CEO of the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) about the challenges and opportunities facing civil society today. Around the world, civil society organisations (CSOs) are struggling to stay relevant and financially stable as global support shrinks and far-right forces gain ground. Individual donations have become more important than ever. CAF’s World Giving Report analyses the nature of generosity by telling both sides of the story: why people donate and how CSOs cope, drawing on insights from donors in 101 countries and over 3,000 organisations. It shows people give because they care and want to make a difference, and that CSOs are still valued and trusted. At the same time, it also shows how rising demand for CSO services makes funding their biggest challenge, underlining the need to diversify resources and build resilience.
