Deadline: 7-May-25
The Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) has launched the Regional Partnership Fund to support organizations and collectives working to advance internet freedom and protect human rights defenders (HRDs) from a holistic perspective.
Funding Information
- DDP provides grants of up to €25,000 for a period of up to 1 year.
Geographic Focus
- Eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen
Criteria
- They welcome a wide range of initiatives that strengthen digital rights and support HRDs at risk. Funded activities may include (but are not limited to):
- Ensuring internet access during shutdowns, slowdowns, censorship, or infrastructure disruption
- Providing digital security training, accompaniment, or broader protection support to HRDs
- Offering technical expertise such as digital forensic analysis, secure hosting, or other vital services for civil society
- Engaging in advocacy and lobbying efforts to defend digital rights and online freedom
- Covering core costs for high-impact organizations or collectives with limited access to other funding
For more information, visit DDP.