Deadline: 2 June 2017
Are you a change agent, social activist or involved in a project aiming to strengthen governance processes in Uganda? Hivos East Africa would like to partner with you to amplify and support efforts being done by its other 14 implementing partners. The partners are generally in the areas of Social Accountability, Media and Creative Arts.
Hivos East Africa is currently seeking proposals for its Connecting Voices of Citizens (CVC) project in Uganda. The project seeks to strengthen the capacities of citizens, change agents and civil society organizations to promote and protect civic spaces and accountable governance.
“Connecting Voices of the Citizens to Promote and Protect civic spaces and freedom of expression in Uganda” and will be co implemented with a range of Ugandan partners from different sectors.
The grants will support change agents with good ideas that cannot be implemented within the frameworks of organizations or very formal settings. Ideally, Hivos East Africa would like to give opportunity to individuals who will add value to the work they are already doing. These should be individuals with a strong issue that they would love to advocate for. For purposes of this project, the agents must demonstrate how they will disseminate their content, the advocacy platforms they intend to use and describe the target audience they intend to reach.
Project Objectives
The expected outcome of the project will be an expanded and inclusive civic space in Uganda. The outcome will be realized based on the following result areas:
- Result 1: Improved and sustained government responsiveness informed by citizen voice;
- Result 2: Increased access to actionable quality information and data for citizen engagement;
- Result 3: An inclusive creative industry as a viable sector to promote social justice;
- Result 4: Protective mechanisms in place for change agents at risk (online and offline).
Funding Information
Selected partners will receive Individual grants between EUROS 5,000 and EUROS 20,000 for a period of not more than 12 months.
Funding Criteria
- Clear explanation of the problem, project objectives and theory of change;
- Demonstration of social relevance and understanding of the project’s target audiences;
- Clear engagement platform with both citizens and or the government;
- Consideration of gender issues;
- Innovative use of technology to highlight the issues they are passionate about.
How to Apply
Interested Individuals should send in their application using the format provided in the downloadable template: Individual Grant Application Form via given website.
For more information, please visit Hivos East Africa Call for Proposals.