Civil Society Development Association "Argo"

Civil Society Development Association "Argo" is a non-profit organization that provides services related to civil society development, human rights, and civic engagement in Central Asia through federal grant subawards. Past subawards have supported activities such as organizing workshops and trainings focused on human rights advocacy, countering disinformation, promoting transparency and anti-corruption efforts, research on the impact of Chinese investments on civic space, and building the capacity of civil society organizations.

The subawards have been provided through prime awards from the U.S. Department of State to Tides Center. The services Civil Society Development Association "Argo" has provided through these subawards include organizing virtual and in-person workshops, innovation labs, training sessions, and forums related to human rights, civic engagement, social innovation, and countering disinformation. Specific activities include hosting workshops for human rights and public awareness training, issuing small grants to support vulnerable groups, launching youth civic engagement initiatives, promoting integrity and anti-corruption efforts, and undertaking research on issues impacting civil society. The subawards have supported their work organizing events and building capacity for civil society stakeholders across Central Asia.