Civil Society Works!
epicenter.works is the leading Austrian NGO fighting for fundamental and human rights in the digital age. The organisation is funded by donations and works against the expansion of state surveillance, for the fundamental right to privacy and for a free and open internet.
As an independent voice representing the interests of the public, epicenter.works acts without regard to private interests. We are only able to do so because of supporting memberships of as many people as possible.
Your benefits
- 100% risk-free membership. You can change your mind within 14 days or cancel at any time later!
- Analysis of all internet-related laws in Austria
- Parliamentary work: We make sure that all fundamental rights and civil liberties are included in the legislation.
- Exchange with the most important Austrian stakeholders: We promote a broad coalition against surveillance & for data protection.
- Work in Brussels: We are a voice of reason against the industry lobbies.
- Presence at the UN: We are present at UN assemblies to draw attention to fundamental rights & limit surveillance fantasies of certain states.
- Campaigns: We organize strategic campaigns against laws & technologies that violate fundamental rights.
Gold Membership
You make a significant contribution to the long-term financing of the organisation and ensure the independent work of our team.
- All the benefits of a silver membership and:
- Limited edition: T-Shirt
- 16 GB thumb drive
- Personal welcome letter from the team
from 25 € monthly
Silver Membership
You finance campaigns and activities against the next violations of fundamental rights.
- All the benefits of a basic membership and:
- RFID blocking case
- epicenter.works pin
- Laptop or smartphone camera lid
- epicenter.works Sticker
from 10 € monthly
Basic Membership
You support the epicenter.works team in their daily work.
- Welcome e-mail from the team
- Electronic booklet „Digital self-defence“ (in German)
from 1 € monthly
Our goal: 60% by supporting members
We want to be a financially independent and stable organization.
Political processes take years and we therefore need to finance a professional team for the long term work. At the same time, we do not want to be dependent on individual donors so that we can be a non-partisan critical voice.
Our aim is to cover 60% of our running costs through recurring individual supporting members. This does not include institutional members, individual donors and foundation funds. These will provide the remaining funding .
