Civil society resource centre for Ethiopia
Civil society learning, resources, and sector support rooted in Ethiopia.
Founded in 2019, the Civil Society Resource Center works from Addis Ababa as a knowledge hub for civil society organisations, emerging actors, and sector partners. CSRC brings together information access, technical support, learning programmes, public dialogue, and partnership delivery so Ethiopian civil society can grow stronger, more connected, and better prepared for the future.
Founded2019
Based inAddis Ababa
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Current emphasis
Capacity building, knowledge access, public-interest learning, and consortium delivery for civil society organisations across Ethiopia.
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Featured work brings together active programme areas, current public notices, and learning formats that show how CSRC supports civil society organisations through knowledge, convening, and field-facing practice.
FeaturedProgramme UpdatesNov 1, 2025
Strengthening Civil Society Organisations in Ethiopia: 2025 Progress Report
A look at how CSRC's knowledge, convening, and partnership work has supported civil society actors across Ethiopia over the past year — from regulatory guidance to fellowship completions.
Knowledge & Learning
Understanding the CSO Proclamation: A Practical Guide for Organisations
Key provisions of Ethiopia's civil society legislation explained in plain language — covering registration requirements, reporting obligations, and operational compliance for organisations of all sizes.
Sector Analysis
Funding Landscape for Ethiopian Civil Society: What Organisations Should Know in 2025
An overview of the current funding environment for Ethiopian civil society — from bilateral donors and multilateral programmes to local philanthropy and social enterprise models.
CSRC operates as a board-led civil society support hub that combines public-interest learning, programme delivery, and partnership building. Its work is shaped through collaboration with Ethiopian CSOs, funding partners, legal and rights-focused institutions, and regional and international learning networks.
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Programme Areas
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Leadership and Fellowship Pathways
CSRC uses fellowships, mentoring, and short-format training to help early-career and emerging civil society actors build the capabilities they need to lead organisations and campaigns well.
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Knowledge and Regulatory Support
CSRC publishes and convenes around the operating realities of Ethiopian civil society, especially for newly formed and emerging organisations that need practical help navigating registration, management, reporting, and legal change.
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Human Rights Education and Advocacy
CSRC runs and hosts trainings that connect human rights education to advocacy, movement building, and protection-focused practice for local organisations and communities.
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