The European Commission believes that an empowered civil society is a crucial component of any democratic system. It represents and fosters pluralism and can contribute to more effective policies, equitable and sustainable development, and inclusive growth. It is an important player in fostering peace and in conflict resolution. By articulating citizens' concerns, civil society organizations (CSOs) are active in the public arena, engaging in initiatives to further participatory democracy and governance. Within this context, Civic Space aims at ensuring that:

• The public and the Turkish Cypriot community are better informed about CSOs' actions and are more involved in CSOs' actions and management. 
• CSOs improve their capacities in general and adopt a rights-based approach to advocate for democratic changes, confidence-building measures, and a more enabling environment for civil society. 
• Yerel organların STÖ’lerin rolleri ve faaliyetleri hakkında daha iyi bilgilendirilmeleri ve sivil toplum için bütünüyle elverişli bir ortamın oluşturulmasında desteklenmeleri.
• Exchanges and joint actions between Greek and Turkish Cypriot CSOs are mainstreamed throughout the project's activities.