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Call for Expression of Interest for Civil Society Engagement (Turkey)

Deadline: 16-Feb-2026

UNFPA invites eligible civil society organizations (CSOs) in Turkey to participate in initiatives advancing gender equality, health, protection, and social policy. The program targets women, girls, and vulnerable populations, emphasizing research, service delivery, advocacy, and capacity strengthening in alignment with UNFPA’s mandate.

Program Overview

This Call for Proposals aims to strengthen civil society contributions to UNFPA-supported programming in Turkey, with specific attention to Corum. It emphasizes cross-sectoral engagement and provides multiple “lots” to allow participation based on organizational capacity and expertise.

The program’s core focus areas include:

  • Health Interventions: Adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV/AIDS, maternal and newborn health, emergency obstetric care, and reproductive health services

  • Gender and Protection: Gender-based violence prevention, empowerment of women and girls, engagement of men and boys

  • Research, Data, and Advocacy: Evidence generation, policy analysis, knowledge product development, advocacy for social policy and public finance, and governance improvement

  • Capacity Development: Strengthening internal organizational capabilities for sustained and effective program delivery

Lots and Areas of Engagement

Lot 1 – Service Delivery and Outreach

  • Implement interventions targeting vulnerable women and girls, including in humanitarian contexts

  • Combine service delivery with systems strengthening, engaging municipalities, public and private sector actors, and other CSOs

  • Activities may include health service provision, SRH education, gender-based violence support, and local-level advocacy

Lot 2 – Research and Evidence Generation

  • Conduct research and data analysis to inform policy and practice

  • Produce knowledge products, reports, and policy recommendations

  • Complement research with advocacy and communication to influence behavior, policy, and public awareness

Lot 3 – Organizational Capacity Strengthening

  • Support CSOs to build internal capacities aligned with UNFPA priorities

  • Improve operational readiness, technical skills, and sustainability for long-term engagement in thematic areas

  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and institutional learning for sustained impact

Who is Eligible?

  • Registered civil society organizations operating in Turkey

  • Organizations with expertise in health, gender equality, social protection, advocacy, or research

  • CSOs able to work in diverse contexts, including humanitarian and vulnerable settings

Why It Matters

Turkey faces ongoing challenges in gender equality, health access, and protection of vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls. This initiative:

  • Strengthens local capacity to deliver quality health and protection services

  • Promotes evidence-based policy advocacy and behavior change

  • Supports sustainable partnerships between CSOs, government, and other stakeholders

  • Contributes to the achievement of UNFPA’s mandate in Turkey

How to Apply / What to Do

  1. Review the call details and identify the lot(s) most aligned with your organization’s expertise

  2. Prepare a proposal including:

    • Target population and location (with emphasis on Corum if relevant)

    • Planned interventions or research methodology

    • Organizational capacity and qualifications

    • Expected outputs, outcomes, and impact

    • Timeline and budget

  3. Submit application through the UNFPA-designated platform before the deadline

  4. Ensure compliance with UNFPA’s policies on accountability, ethics, and data protection

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Do not propose generic interventions; ensure activities are targeted, evidence-based, and context-specific

  • Align proposals with one or more lots to match organizational strengths

  • Include mechanisms for monitoring, reporting, and evaluation

  • Demonstrate collaboration potential with other CSOs, public and private sectors

  • Provide clear budget justification and resource allocation

FAQ

  1. Who can apply? Registered civil society organizations (CSOs) in Turkey with relevant experience.

  2. What populations are prioritized? Women, girls, adolescents, and other vulnerable groups.

  3. What types of interventions are supported? Health services, SRH, maternal care, gender-based violence prevention, research, advocacy, and capacity strengthening.

  4. What is the role of research in this call? To inform policy, improve programming, and generate evidence for advocacy.

  5. Are humanitarian contexts included? Yes, interventions in humanitarian and vulnerable settings are encouraged.

  6. Can organizations apply to more than one lot? Yes, if capacities and resources allow alignment with multiple lots.

  7. Is capacity development supported? Yes, to strengthen internal operations, technical skills, and long-term sustainability.

Conclusion

This UNFPA Call for Proposals provides CSOs in Turkey with an opportunity to advance health, gender equality, protection, and social policy objectives. Through targeted interventions, research, advocacy, and capacity building, participating organizations will contribute to sustainable and impactful outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls, in line with UNFPA’s mandate.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.