Support Civil Society Organizations as independent actors and promoters of sustainable development in Angola

Description

1) Objective

The objectives of this invitation to present proposals are:

• contribute to Melhoria da Advocacia in favor of inclusive public policies that protect adolescents, young people with particular attention to vulnerable groups (young people and minors (children in street situations and children who are victims of illicit trafficking, in situations of difficulty, of social conflict) young people and adolescents who are victims of exploration, young ethnic minorities (Khoisan), young people living with disabilities (physical and mental), young people living with albinism), in the rural and peri-urban areas of Angola, through actions that will be promoted in health, education and culture (to the importance of cultural and artistic practices in even two cities and towns), towards a constructive development and resolution of inequalities.
• increase the capabilities and opportunities of young people to act as multipliers of sustainable development.

The specific objectives of this invitation to present proposals to support projects, which aim to contribute to:
1. Strengthen the capacity for youth intervention and provide opportunities for young people to act as leaders and multipliers at the social, economic, cultural and political levels (stimulation of the creation of agricultural youth associations; insertion of adolescents and young people in activities in the agricultural and livestock sector and the environment aiming at its valorization and training for life, actions such as the involvement of media and academies (to generate knowledge and information).
2. Increase the quality, quantity and accessibility of youth leadership actions in Angola (stimulation of active participation in local development).
3. Promote the creation of employment management actions and initiatives that lead to entrepreneurship, to combat poverty and promote economic development, at the peri-urban and community level. Promote cultural actions in partnership with the working class to influence public policies in your favor.

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making and (3) be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organization or private sector operator and (4) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Angola.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €4,348,438. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €600,000 and maximum €1,200,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 15 April 2024.