Deadline: 15-Aug-21
Coalition for Human Rights in Development has announced a call for proposals for the Community Resource Exchange (CRE) to collaborate with communities in their efforts to build collective power in defending rights by making linkages and fostering collaborations.
The Community Resource Exchange (CRE) is a system to facilitate collaborations and co-develop strategies with and among communities defending their rights in the context of international investments and development projects.
The Community Resource Exchange works at the direction of communities and their partners, to coordinate:
- Linkages with potential allies and collaborators
- Exchange of information and resources
- Sustained collaborations
- Cross-learning among communities leading similar struggles
- Access to small financial assistance (under US$ 5000) through regular calls for applications
The nature or shape of any collaboration or support will depend on the needs and interest of the community affected by international investments and development projects, and the extent to which CRE collaborators are able to engage. Examples of strategies the CRE could facilitate collaborations on include:
- Awareness raising about legal rights, for e.g. through songs, theatre and community radio;
- Strengthen community organisation and mobilisation around an international development project or investment;
- Power mapping and identifying funders in a business project that affects the community;
- Advocacy work with development banks, governments and international institutions;
- Scientific or technical testing and analysis, e.g. review of technical project documents, soil testing, economic analysis, etc;
- Communications and media outreach, including amplification of campaign and messaging through journalists, allies and media collaborators;
- Learning exchanges with other communities who have fought the same funder or company;
- Resources on protection and security for human rights defenders (resources can be information, technical assistance, small grants, urgent actions, etc.);
- Potential access to funds under periodic calls for proposals or support to access other sources of funds.
- Around 400 people from grassroots groups, indigenous peoples organizations, national, regional and international organizations provided feedback through online surveys and consultations to co-create the system.
- Applications for financial assistance will only be considered if:
- There is a fully filled Collaboration Request Form.
- The request relates to specific communities defending their human rights in the face of specific development or international investment activities.
- Activities involve the community and are community driven.
- The proposed activities will be led by community-based organizations.
- Includes an endorsement or reference from an existing member or partner of the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, or another CRE collaborator.
- The requester is interested in sharing experiences and lessons learned with other communities.
- There is a public development finance connection, or an interest in exploring if there is one.
- The proposed activities would likely leave the community in a stronger position with less risk of harm.
- The community’s financial need would likely not be met without the support.
- The request comes from a marginalised group or constituency.
- Funds are for community activities/expenses rather than external salaries/compensation.
For more information, visit https://rightsindevelopment.org/news/community-resource-exchage-call-for-proposals/