Deadline: 22 May 2019
PAI is seeking proposals from youth-led organizations and coalitions in Tanzania and Malawi to identify advocacy activities to hold their government accountable.
YOUAccess is a fund that supports youth-led organizations to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Global South. Adolescent and youth participation is critical to improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes and realizing the global initiatives such as Family Planning 2020 (FP2020), in particular goals and commitments that relate specifically to AYSRH. To support the achievement of FP2020 country commitments, PAI will support youth-led organizations to hold their governments accountable for youth- and adolescent-related FP2020 commitments.
YOUAccess, a multiple donor fund, provides flexible funding that allows for risk-taking and a platform for youth and adolescent ownership of projects. Grant awardees contribute to building sexual and reproductive health and rights champions among policymakers, leaders, organizations, and individuals at national, district, and community levels. The fund offers an opportunity for innovative project development, knowledge sharing, and evidence-building to meet youth contraceptive needs.
PAI is a global organization advancing the right to affordable, quality contraception and reproductive health care for every woman, everywhere.
Funding Information
Grants will be awarded to youth-led organizations or coalitions in Tanzania and Malawi. The grant will be a maximum of $35,000 USD and be awarded in June 2019 for a grant period of one year.
Eligibility and Funding Criteria
- Youth-led organizations or coalitions in Tanzania and Malawi.
- Leaders of the organization or project managers must be under 30 years old.
- Demonstrated institutional commitment to youth access to and use of contraception.
- Current or past projects relevant to youth family planning policy or funding advocacy.
- Dedicated bank account in organization’s name to receive funds, or a fiscal sponsor that meets this criterion.
Expectations of Fund Recipients
- Contribute to building youth family planning champions among policy makers, community leaders and members, and organizations at national, district and community levels.
- Document project progress- achievements, setbacks, unexpected outcomes, and any change in project direction.
- Share project results with PAI, other adolescent/youth sexual and reproductive health organizations and relevant organizations to your project.
- Maintain regular email and Skype communications with Fund managers at PAI
- Ability to travel internationally for YOUAccess meetings. Additional funding will be provided for these convenings.
How to Apply
To be considered, a complete application must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://pai.org/special-projects/youaccess-fund/
