Conducted by STATICA Research and Consultancy, this survey was carried out between 27 June and 14 July 2025 through face-to-face interviews with 1,000 participants across six districts in the northern part of Cyprus. The survey was implemented using the CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) method, with sampling designed proportionally to district populations.
The survey aims to present a comprehensive overview of how Turkish Cypriot society perceives and engages with civil society organisations (CSOs), volunteering, and donations — covering topics including membership, trust levels, volunteering motivations, donation habits, and media usage patterns.
Social and Economic Outlook
76.3% of participants stated that the social and economic situation has worsened compared to five years ago, and 75.9% expect it to worsen further in the next 12 months.
Civil Society Membership and Participation
Only 14% of participants are active members of a CSO, while 67.6% are not members of any civil society organisation. Participation in social movements also remains limited, with petition signing being the most common form of civic action.
Trust and Attitudes Towards CSOs
Trust in civil society organisations stands at 63% — notably higher than trust in political parties (24%) and religious organisations (16%). Overall attitudes towards CSOs are positive, with the concepts of “aid” and “solidarity” being most commonly associated with them. Accountability, trustworthiness, and transparency are the qualities participants value most in a CSO.
Volunteering and Donations
72.7% of participants have never volunteered in a civil society organisation, with lack of time cited as the main barrier. On the donations side, 45.5% have donated clothes, books, or similar items to a charity organisation.
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The Civic Space Technical Assistance Project is funded by the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community.
