The EU-Central Asia Civil Society Facility spans across five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan
Civil society organisations in Kazakhstan are active across social development, education, culture, environmental protection, and community engagement, supporting civic participation and public dialogue. With 31% of the population under 35, youth-led and youth-focused initiatives play a growing role in promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has a well-developed civil society sector, with organisations active in youth engagement, social development, education, health, governance, and community initiatives. Around 30% of the population is aged 14–35, and recent policy developments have placed a strong emphasis on youth participation, entrepreneurship, and employment. Civil society organisations engage with public institutions and international partners to support inclusive development and civic participation across the country.
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Turkmenistan
Civil society activity in Turkmenistan takes place primarily through formally registered and state-aligned organisations, with a focus on social, cultural, educational, and youth-oriented initiatives. National youth policy is implemented through state programmes that promote youth development, social wellbeing, and participation in nationally prioritised activities. Civic engagement is largely channelled through established institutional frameworks and officially recognised organisations.
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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has a growing civil society sector, particularly active in social development, education, culture, environmental protection, and community initiatives. Since 2016, reforms have expanded opportunities for CSOs to engage with public institutions and local communities. With around 60% of the population under 30, youth-focused organisations and initiatives play a central role in supporting skills development, civic engagement, and inclusive development.
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Tajikistan
Civil society organisations in Tajikistan work across education, health, social development, and environmental initiatives, often in partnership with local and international actors. With 68% of the population being under 30 years of age, youth-focused programmes are essential in building skills, strengthening civic engagement, and fostering community participation. CSOs contribute to building local capacities and supporting inclusive development throughout the country.
