27 years of defending democracy and human rights.
Now we need your support to continue.

Support is not charity. It is an act of solidarity in defending democracy.

Independent media and civil society do not disappear overnight — they are worn down. In times of growing pressure on independent voices, support itself becomes a democratic act.

CIVIL – Center for Freedom is facing severe and prolonged financial constraints. Despite these challenges, our journalists, analysts, and human rights defenders continue their work, keeping our independent, multilingual media platforms active, monitoring threats to democracy, exposing disinformation, and defending human rights. Sustaining this work, however, has become increasingly difficult.

Dedication alone cannot sustain independent journalism, maintain essential infrastructure, or secure the people who make this work possible. 

Today, we are asking for your support.

You don’t need to be a major donor to make a difference. A contribution of €5, €10, €20, or any amount you can afford is a meaningful act of solidarity. Small donations, multiplied by hundreds of people who believe in independent journalism and human rights, can help sustain CIVIL’s work.

Every contribution matters. Every supporter matters.

Our goal: €14,000 to keep CIVIL working for the next three months0

We need to raise €14,000 to secure approximately three months of CIVIL’s essential organisational and independent media operations.

This is not a fundraising appeal for a new project. It is an appeal to keep CIVIL working. Your contribution helps sustain:

  • Monitoring, research, and analysis of disinformation, propaganda, foreign interference, and hybrid threats.
  • Human rights monitoring, democratic accountability, and civic engagement.
  • Independent, public-interest journalism and editorial production.
  • Journalism and analysis covering artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their implications for democracy, human rights, and society.

We urgently need to cover costs for essential personnel, communications, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity, as well as the organisational capacity needed to continue CIVIL’s independent public-interest mission. Every contribution matters. Our long-term objective is to build a community-supported foundation for CIVIL’s independence.

STAND WITH CIVIL

Make a contribution today. Help us continue tomorrow.

Bank-transfer details are provided below. Online card donations and recurring contributions will be introduced once payment arrangements are activated.

Automated monthly donations are not yet available. Until the online payment facility is activated, supporters can contact us to discuss recurring bank transfers.

Make your contribution

Direct support via bank transfer

CIVIL welcomes financial contributions from individuals, organisations, institutions, companies, and international partners. 

Beneficiary: CIVIL SKOPJE
IBAN: MK07210701000503241
Bank: NLB Banka AD Skopje
SWIFT/BIC: TUTNMK22
Payment reference: Support for CIVIL’s independent journalism and public-interest activities

Domestic Transfers (MKD)

Account holder: CIVIL – Center for Freedom
Bank: NLB Banka AD Skopje
Account number (MKD): 210-0538970401-10

 

Why CIVIL matters

Founded in 1999, CIVIL – Center for Freedom is an independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to defending democracy, protecting human rights and freedoms, and strengthening democratic resilience.

Over 27 years, CIVIL has developed into a national, regional, and international actor working across democracy protection, election integrity, media freedom, freedom of expression, and the fight against disinformation and foreign interference.

CIVIL combines independent journalism, monitoring and analysis, civic education, and international engagement within one organisational structure.

Its independent media and publishing platforms include civilmedia.mk, civilalb.info / drejt.mk, civil.today, greencivil.mk, and defendingdemocracy.global.

 

Defending democracy across Europe – Countering Russian propaganda and hybrid warfare – Standing with Ukraine

For well over a decade, CIVIL has monitored, investigated, and exposed Russian propaganda, disinformation, foreign interference, and hybrid warfare operations targeting North Macedonia, the Western Balkans, and Europe. Our work combines independent journalism, monitoring, research, analysis, and international advocacy to identify and expose threats to democratic institutions, public trust, fundamental freedoms, and European security.

CIVIL’s commitment goes beyond exposing disinformation. We work to strengthen democratic resilience, defend freedom of expression, promote informed public debate, and confront the narratives and practices that enable authoritarian influence and undermine democratic societies.

As a co-founding organisation of the Defending Democracy Global Initiative (DDGI), CIVIL works with international partners to strengthen cooperation, share knowledge, and defend democratic values across borders.

CIVIL stands firmly with Ukraine and its people in their struggle for freedom, sovereignty, and a just and lasting peace. As an active contributor to the Westminster Alliance for Ukraine (WA4U), CIVIL supports international solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.

Through independent journalism, investigations, fieldwork, analytical reports, civic initiatives, national and international events, and cross-border cooperation, CIVIL contributes to informed public debate, democratic accountability, and the defence of fundamental rights.

CIVIL’s independence is essential to its mission. Your support helps protect that independence.

 

Institutional and major-donor support

Individuals, foundations, companies, and institutions interested in making larger contributions, establishing long-term partnerships, or discussing cooperation are welcome to contact CIVIL directly.

For strategic partnerships and institutional support, please contact Xhabir Deralla, President of CIVIL – Center for Freedom and Editor-in-Chief of CIVIL Media.

For administrative and financial arrangements, please contact Sonja Eftovska, Director of Finance.

Email: info@civil.mk
Alternative email: civil.mk@gmail.com

All inquiries will be handled confidentially and professionally.

Contributions of €100, €250, €500, €1,000, or more can make a significant difference in sustaining CIVIL’s work.

Transparency and accountability

CIVIL – Center for Freedom is committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible financial management.

Our minimum operational budget is approximately €4,358 per month, covering essential personnel, workspace, media production, communications, cybersecurity, transport, and applicable taxes and contributions.

The initial €14,000 fundraising target covers approximately three months of these essential expenses, with a modest provision for transaction fees, contingencies, and small operational needs.

CIVIL’s financial reports are publicly available. We are committed to providing updates on the funds raised through this campaign and their use.

Donor communication and transparency

CIVIL is committed to keeping its supporters informed about the impact of their contributions. We will publish periodic updates on funds raised, how donations are used, and the work they help sustain. Donors who wish to receive these updates and CIVIL’s newsletters directly may subscribe voluntarily. We respect donor privacy and will not share personal information without appropriate authorisation.

All contributions support CIVIL’s independent public-interest mission. Financial support does not grant donors influence over editorial decisions, reporting, or organisational positions.

Thank you for standing with CIVIL

For 27 years, CIVIL has worked to defend human rights, democratic values, freedom of expression, and the public’s right to know.

We intend to continue.

But we cannot do it alone.

Independent voices need independent support.

KEEP CIVIL INDEPENDENT.

Support is not charity. It is an act of solidarity in defending democracy.

Thank You