Deadline: 19-Nov-21
The Eurasia Foundation (EF) is pleased to announce the International Disability Advocacy Resource Exchange (iDARE) to strengthen cultural and professional ties between both countries by promoting collaboration and dialogue surrounding accessibility, inclusion, and employment.
The International Disability Advocacy Resource Exchange (iDARE) is a virtual exchange for people with disabilities across the United States and Russia. iDARE convenes participants virtually to help them develop intercultural awareness, digital literacy, and teamwork skills. Participants connect with overseas peers who champion the experiences of people like themselves.
Projects address everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities, including disability and employment, mapping accessibility and inclusive spaces, disability and the pandemic, and more. EF will support the production of a documentary film centering the experiences of participants and highlighting their personal journeys. With an emphasis on shared values and cooperation, iDARE helps to foster an environment of inclusion and partnership throughout the international community of people with disabilities.
Funding Information
- iDARE will provide up to $4,000 to each of four (4) international pairs toward implementation of small pair projects in Russia during summer 2022. Funding may be used to procure goods and services in the U.S. and/or Russia between May 1 and July 31, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the Russian Federation or the United States
- Have a proven academic and/or professional track-record in the nongovernmental disability advocacy sector in Russia and/or the US, including employment, pandemic response, and accessibility of public spaces
- Applicants must be willing to collaborate with other members of the iDARE cohort and other community leaders in the priority areas
- Demonstrate working proficiency in English language
- Must be willing to be featured in the documentary film created about the program, including collaborating with documentary filmmaker and confirming Consent for Use of Likeness
- Must not be affiliated with Russian federal, regional, or local government bodies including but not limited to federal academic and research institutions (except for full-time students)
For more information, visit https://www.eurasia.org/Programs/international-disability-advocacy-resource-exchange