Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
UN Women invites civil society organizations to deliver integrated livelihood and protection services for vulnerable women and girls in Gaza. Funding ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 249,000 for projects combining economic support, skill-building, cash assistance, and gender-based violence (GBV) services over a nine-month period.
The initiative emphasizes gender-responsive, community-led interventions that enhance resilience, promote safety, and strengthen women-led organizations’ capacity to respond to urgent humanitarian needs.
Overview
This call addresses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where women and girls face:
- Displacement and economic instability
- Increased risks of gender-based violence
- Limited access to essential services
The program integrates livelihood support with comprehensive protection services to ensure:
- Financial independence
- Safe living conditions
- Improved access to psychosocial, legal, and GBV support
Objectives
Selected organizations will:
- Expand inclusive economic opportunities for women
- Provide multipurpose cash assistance for urgent needs
- Support community-led livelihood initiatives (skills training, income-generating activities)
- Deliver protection services, including:
- GBV case management
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Legal assistance and safe referral pathways
- Prioritize vulnerable groups such as women-headed households, women with disabilities, and survivors of violence
Funding and Duration
- Budget range: USD 100,000 – USD 249,000
- Project duration: 9 months
- Scope: Community-based, gender-responsive interventions that integrate livelihood and protection activities
Who Is Eligible?
- Civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in Gaza
- Organizations capable of delivering community-driven, gender-sensitive interventions
- Groups that can implement programs through service centers, mobile teams, or remote support where access is restricted
How the Program Works
Implementation Highlights:
- Identify target communities and vulnerable women groups
- Deliver livelihood interventions: cash assistance, skill development, and income-generation projects
- Provide protection services through multiple channels, ensuring safety and accessibility
- Strengthen capacity of women-led organizations to respond effectively
- Monitor and evaluate interventions to ensure impact, inclusivity, and accountability
Key Features
- Integrated approach: Combines economic empowerment with protection services
- Localized solutions: Community-led planning and implementation
- Gender-responsive: Focuses on women-headed households, survivors of GBV, and marginalized groups
- Flexible delivery: Service centers, mobile teams, and remote support
- Capacity-building: Enhances leadership and operational capacity of local women-led organizations
Expected Outcomes
- Women achieve greater safety, dignity, and resilience
- Improved economic independence through livelihood support
- Enhanced access to protection and GBV services
- Stronger women-led organizations capable of delivering sustained humanitarian support
FAQs
1. Who can apply?
Civil society organizations operating in Gaza, with capacity to implement livelihood and protection programs.
2. What is the funding range?
USD 100,000 (minimum) to USD 249,000 (maximum) per project.
3. What is the project duration?
Nine months.
4. What types of activities are supported?
Economic empowerment, multipurpose cash assistance, skills training, income-generating projects, GBV case management, psychosocial support, legal aid, and referrals.
5. Who are the target beneficiaries?
Vulnerable women and girls, including women-headed households, women with disabilities, and GBV survivors.
6. How will services be delivered?
Through service centers, mobile teams, and remote support in areas with limited access.
7. Does the program support local organizations?
Yes, it strengthens the capacity of women-led organizations to implement effective, community-based responses.
Final Takeaway
This UN Women initiative offers CSOs the opportunity to provide holistic, gender-responsive support to women and girls in Gaza. By combining livelihood programs with protection services, the project aims to enhance economic independence, safety, and resilience, while empowering local women-led organizations to deliver sustainable humanitarian solutions.
For more information, visit UN Women.