Across East and Southeast Asia, the call for Re-D Fund Cohort 2 was met with a wave of energy from civil society. We received 289 applications from organizations and collectives across Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam, each one a reflection of the region’s continued commitment to protecting civic space and advancing digital democracy.

We know that behind every proposal lies a considerable investment of hours, dedication, and hope, often carried out with limited resources and under increasingly difficult conditions. We read each one closely, moving through several stages of selection, and paid particular attention to the impact each proposal hopes to achieve, its focus on issues shaped by layered marginalization, and its contribution to strengthening the organization behind it.

We are proud to announce that 33 initiatives, representing more than 50 organizations, have been selected to join Re-D Fund Cohort 2. Over the coming months, these partners will work to expand citizen participation, strengthen digital rights, and build more inclusive, accountable, and resilient civic spaces across the region.

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Thank you to every organization that applied. The strength and creativity we saw reaffirms how alive the democracy movement is across our region. We look forward to more opportunities to work together.

All applicants will receive an email with the result of their application. Please check your inbox (including spam/junk folders) for further details.