Navigating uncertainty and a rapidly changing global context
Survey of NGOs in International Geneva
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are operating in a multilateral and international cooperation system that is undergoing major changes. In this context, the sector faces a convergence of significant challenges. Shifting political priorities, coupled with reductions in funding, are placing growing pressure on their operations and long-term sustainability.
Against this backdrop, CAGI conducted a survey in late 2025 to assess the impact of these changes on international NGOs operating in Geneva. The survey gathers insights on financial trends, structural and operational impacts, and adaptation measures. It also captures perspectives on how effective transformation and adaptation could be enabled and supported.
Based on 108 responses, the report provides a snapshot of a sector facing important challenges — funding constraints, operational adjustments and workforce changes — while continuing to demonstrate resilience and exploring new ways of working.
