The Centre is looking for a strategic research consultant to conduct a mapping and support event content preparations during the initial phase of its new initiative “Anticipating Futures for Civil Society Operating Space”. The initiative’s overall aim is to strengthen anticipatory capacities and future readiness of civic space-focused professionals in international and national civil society organisations.
The Centre is commissioning a consultant to:
- Draw out the potential connections between how governments frame and respond to crises,
The Centre is looking for a research consultant to support its Solidarity Action Network (SANE) by capturing three to five case studies looking at how international civil society organisations (ICSOs) and CSOs have dealt with cyberattacks and digital risks. This will be an extension of the Solidarity Playbook – a collection of case studies and best practices on strategies, resilience, and solidarity mechanisms – with a topical focus on cybersecurity.
The ICSCentre is looking for a research consultant to support its Solidarity Action Network (SANE) in building a resource directory for its members. The directory will consist of strategies, tools and guidelines to respond to threats and clampdowns faced by international civil society organisations (ICSOs) and their local partners as well as expert contacts that can help with a swift and suitable response.
It is clear that the current global shifts are creating unprecedented pressure on civil society. A pressure that is increasingly felt by the sector at large and further civil society actors.
At the International Civil Society Centre, we are tackling these pressures and sector-wide issues through our dedicated leadership support and collaborative meetings of our various networks and communities. Recently,
📅 03 July 2025 | 🕟 16:00-17:00 CEST | 💻 Online Event Times in Central European Summer Time
By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.
Learn more
Load video
Always unblock YouTube
The global economy is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, reshaping industries, labour markets,
📅 05 June 2025 | 🕟 16:00-17:00 CEST | 💻 Online
Event Times in Central European Summer Time, Please click here to view the event times in your location
Migrants (regular and irregular) as well as refugees are among the first victims of the newly emerging geopolitical situation. The Digital Dialogue panel discussion will explore whether civil society has been able to put in place a digital counter power providing effective support to migrants in the face of repression,
📅 18-20 June 2025 | 📌 Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 |
The Centre’s Scanning the Horizon platform address the need for collaborative trend analysis in the sector. Futurists, strategists, trend analysts and organisational learning and research specialists form a cross-sector community of experts and practitioners to share insights, explore key trends and develop relevant strategies.
Concept Note
2025 marks an exciting new chapter in the Centre’s story as we embark on a new strategic cycle, aimed at strengthening a shareholder community that is inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected to the people it serves.
Together with our partners we are building a future where every community has a voice, challenges are met with innovative solutions, and global collaboration turns today’s obstacles into tomorrow’s achievements.
In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty, civil society organisations must proactively anticipate and prepare for diverse potential futures. Foresight practices help map these possibilities, allowing us to explore trends, opportunities, and risks. But how can we make this process not only effective but also engaging and accessible? The answer lies in gamification.
What is Foresight Gamification?
Gamification involves the integration of game elements and principles in non-game contexts.
