Deadline: 31-Aug-23
Are you a grassroots advocacy group seeking to make a difference in the development of young children? The Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN) is currently accepting applications for seed grants to support your efforts.
The Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN) is established as an organization to champion excellence and collaboration in protecting children’s rights, influence policy and practice, strengthen partnerships, and share experiences and knowledge in Early Childhood Development (ECD) across Africa.
AfECN’s vision is for all children in Africa to grow up in safe, healthy, stimulating, and happy environments; able to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of realizing its vision, AfECN would like to partner with in country networks and advocacy groups to increase advocacy efforts for positive early childhood outcomes in Africa.
Consequently, AfECN is issuing this first round of call for expressions of interest to grassroots organizations, networks and special interest groups, media, ECD advocates, professional associations, collaboratives or advocacy groups operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. Proposals could focus on various advocacy issues related to the development of young children from pre-natal stage to 5 years.
Funding Information
- The value of the seed project shall be USD 7,000.
Duration
- The tenure of the seed grant will be for an initial one year with the possibility of extension for another one year based on performance and track record.
Eligibility Criteria
- These funds are intended for supporting grassroots advocacy efforts to raise awareness and looking to make a difference young child development in the three countries.
- Must be a network or advocacy group, grassroots organizations, professional associations, registered women groups or coalitions of ECD actors, among others.
- Proven working experience in community-based interventions or promotion/outreach activities and/or other relevant activities related to early childhood development.
- Evidence of strong partnership with local communities, local authorities and/or government agencies in previous activities.
- Be registered with a clear governance structure.
- Have a secretariat that runs the day-to-day affairs.
- Be based in either Kenya, Tanzania or Mozambique.
For more information, visit Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN).