Empowering voices for inclusive development

Description

1) Objective

Dutch-based non-governmental organisation AFEW International, together with Samarkand-based non-governmental organisation Nurbonu Center, is implementing the project “Empowering Voices for Inclusive Development: Strengthening CSOs from Uzbekistan Working with Women and Youth”, with the financial support of the European Union. The project aims to strengthen the role of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as governance and development actors in Uzbekistan.

They invite CSOs from Fergana region, Namangan region, Samarkand region, and Tashkent region and city to submit applications that serve women, youth, and people living with or affected by HIV.

The objectives of the project and this Call for Proposals include:

• Reducing self- and societal stigma and discrimination experienced by youth, women, and people living with or affected by HIV.
• Strengthening CSOs and improving their organizational capacities to become more independent and resilient.
• Promoting youth inclusion and empowerment, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and media literacy.
• Engaging in policy dialogue with various stakeholders at multiple levels

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants include registered non-governmental or civil society organizations in Uzbekistan. Organizations must be based in or have representative offices in one of the target regions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Uzbekistan.

4) Budget

Total budget for this call is €126,000. Minimum grant amount is €2,000 and maximum grant amount is €25,000.

5) Application

Deadline for submission is June 15th, 2025 at 17:00 CET.