Deadline: 18-Feb-2026

UNICEF Bolivia invites expressions of interest to support programs that prevent gender-based violence, sexual violence, and harmful practices affecting adolescents in El Alto and Trinidad. The initiative focuses on safe spaces, psychosocial support, positive parenting, and community-based prevention, promoting life skills, emotional resilience, and non-violent behaviors for adolescents and their families. Funding of up to USD 755,000 will support interventions that strengthen protection and reduce violence risks in targeted communities.

Program Overview

UNICEF’s initiative aims to strengthen protective environments for adolescents in Bolivia by supporting projects that address:

• Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response

• Harmful practices affecting girls, boys, and teenagers

• Crime and community violence prevention

• Promotion of gender equality and non-violent masculinities

The program emphasizes creating safe and friendly spaces where adolescents can build life skills, emotional resilience, and autonomy while participating in psychosocial and violence prevention activities.

Target Areas

The initiative focuses on:

• Departments: La Paz and El Beni

• Cities: El Alto (La Paz) and Trinidad (El Beni)

Focus Areas and Activities

The program supports interventions in:

• Child protection and GBV prevention

• Psychosocial support and emotional management

• Socio-emotional development through educational, cultural, artistic, and sports-based activities

• Life planning and decision-making skills for adolescents

• Promotion of positive and non-violent masculinities

• Prevention of unwanted pregnancies and harmful practices

• Family and caregiver capacity-building, including positive parenting and emotional wellbeing

• Community-based violence prevention through adolescent-led campaigns

Indicative Budget

The total indicative budget for this call is USD 755,000, which will support comprehensive protection and prevention activities, including adolescent programming, family engagement, and community-based interventions.

Who is Eligible?

Eligible organizations typically include:

• Non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and community-based organizations working in child protection and GBV prevention

• Groups with experience in adolescent programming, psychosocial support, and community engagement

• Organizations capable of implementing structured weekly programs and reporting on outcomes

How to Apply

Step-by-step process:

1. Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI) including a description of your proposed intervention, methodology, and target population.

2. Detail planned activities, including adolescent and family engagement, safe space development, and community campaigns.

3. Submit budget and implementation plan, indicating resources required, timeline, and expected outcomes.

4. Provide organizational information, including experience in child protection, GBV prevention, and psychosocial support.

5. Submit EOI according to UNICEF Bolivia guidelines and deadlines.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Incomplete or unclear submission of the proposed intervention

• Lack of evidence of experience in adolescent protection or GBV prevention

• Insufficient detail on methodology, activities, or outcomes

• Neglecting family and community engagement components

Why It Matters

This initiative addresses critical gaps in adolescent protection by:

• Creating safe spaces for socio-emotional development and life skills

• Strengthening family capacities for positive parenting and non-violent conflict resolution

• Promoting gender equality and challenging harmful social norms

• Reducing risk of violence through adolescent and community-led prevention campaigns

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which locations are eligible for interventions?
   El Alto in La Paz and Trinidad in El Beni departments.

2. Who can apply?
   Non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and community-based organizations with experience in child protection, GBV prevention, and adolescent programming.

3. What is the total indicative budget for this call?
   USD 755,000.

4. What activities are supported?
   Safe spaces for adolescents, psychosocial support, positive parenting, violence prevention campaigns, life skills development, and promotion of gender equality.

5. How are adolescents involved in the program?
   Through participation in weekly activities, life skills programs, and leading community campaigns on bodily autonomy, emotional wellbeing, and non-violence.

6. What family-focused support is included?
   Training on positive parenting, emotional accompaniment, conflict resolution, intergenerational engagement, and referrals to specialized services.

7. What outcomes are expected?
   Improved adolescent protection, reduced exposure to violence, strengthened family and caregiver capacity, enhanced psychosocial wellbeing, and greater gender equality awareness.

Conclusion

UNICEF Bolivia’s call aims to empower adolescents and their families while fostering community-based strategies to prevent violence and harmful practices. By providing safe spaces, psychosocial support, and family and community engagement, the initiative promotes resilience, emotional wellbeing, and long-term protection for young people in El Alto and Trinidad.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.