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Below are answers to common questions about eligibility, response time, and the types of support the Fund can provide. If you need to communicate securely or have a question not listed here, contact us.
Civil society organizations, informal groups, and individual human rights defenders working in the Western Balkans can request support when they face urgent threats linked to their civic engagement. Requests should describe the risk, the time-sensitive need, and how the support will reduce harm.
Select your country so we can route your request to the correct implementing partner.
For all enquiries and requests, please contact:
If you are at immediate risk, prioritise your physical and digital safety before contacting the Fund. Avoid sending sensitive details over unsecured channels. Share only the minimum information necessary by email, and a member of the team will follow up with safer options for communication.
The Civic Emergency Fund is committed to protecting the personal data of applicants, partners and other stakeholders.
We collect only the information needed to assess and process your request. Data is stored securely and shared only with the implementing partner responsible for your country, on a need-to-know basis. We retain data only as long as required for due diligence and reporting, and you can request access, correction, or deletion where legally possible.