The Digital Action Lab (DAL) is a global initiative promoted in partnership with CIVICUS within the Digital Democracy Initiative.
Its purpose is to strengthen civil society organizations in countries of the Global South, especially those operating in contexts with limitations on civic space, by equipping them with digital capabilities to amplify their social impact, democratic participation, and institutional sustainability.
Who benefits from the Digital Action Lab?
The program benefits social organizations in different countries: in its first phase, entities in Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, Zambia, Nepal, Kenya, Indonesia, Lebanon, Colombia, and Venezuela.
These organizations receive training and specialized support in strategic areas such as:
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Institutional vision and strategy
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Organizational culture
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Technological infrastructure
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Operations and internal management
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Marketing, communications, and digital advocacy.
How does it work?
The Digital Action Lab supports social organizations through a process that begins with a digital maturity diagnosis to identify gaps and opportunities. They then receive specialized training and consulting on strategic issues to strengthen their digital vision, organizational culture, technological infrastructure, and communication and advocacy capabilities. Selected organizations gain access to a fund to implement technological solutions tailor-made, and participate in spaces for co-creation and learning among peers that promote collaboration, the exchange of experiences, and the joint creation of digital solutions with social impact.
