Deadline: 26 June 2018
Feed the Minds is inviting applications for its projects to empower marginalised people in the Global South through their Education for Change programme.
Feed the Minds is an international development charity that aims to contribute to a world in which people everywhere have the opportunity to live life in all its fullness.
Projects are implemented by local non-governmental organisations or community-based organisations working to support marginalised communities. FTM partners range from small organisations new to project management to larger organisations working across several countries. Some FTM partners are Christian; some are of different faiths while others are of none. Literacy is central to FTM’s strategy therefore all partners are asked to take literacy into consideration when designing their projects.
Themes
FTM supports projects in three thematic areas:
- Economic Empowerment – projects may be in the areas of vocational training or agriculture and should target adults of low economic status who have limited access to employment and income opportunities. Applications need to show a clear need for the project and realistic opportunities for sustainable income generation.
- Citizenship – projects that support poor communities or marginalised groups to engage in activities that help achieve their rights and/or promote respect for the rights of other disadvantaged groups. Projects within this theme may have a particular focus on peace building, gender or theological education.
- Health awareness-raising, prevention and education projects which adopt an inclusive approach.
Funding Information
- Projects may be between one and two years in length but should not be longer than two years.
- Project budgets may be up to £25,000 in total.
Eligibility Criteria
FTM supports projects which:
- bring about meaningful changes in the lives of the beneficiaries
- have a literacy component which strengthens communities and civil society
- arise from a locally identified need and are appropriate to local context and culture
- engage target groups in active learning
- use participatory approaches to achieve clear outcomes
- involve local people in decision-making throughout the project
- recognise the important role that women play in development
- are sustainable and have an impact that continues beyond the funding period
- build the capacity of partner organisations and local communities
- target marginalised communities
- are cost-effective
- prioritise indigenous literature and / or knowledge
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Feed the Minds.