Deadline: 23/06/24
The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for experienced Cameroon-based Civil Society Organizations that are working in the areas of Human Rights and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to submit Concept Notes under the 2024 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP)/CVE Program for Women Leading Peace in West Africa.
Program Objectives
- The overall goal is to increase the representation of women in peace and security decision-making positions and reduce the radicalization and recruitment of youths in non-state armed groups in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon by March 2026. Proposals should address the below objectives:
- Objective 1: By March 2026, 80% of targeted mothers will have acquired knowledge and skills about the early signs of radicalization, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and communication skills, to actively become key agents of peace and CVE in the Northwest and Southwest.
- Objective 2: By March 2026, 50% community and administrative actors will have understood the role of mothers in promoting peace and fight against violent extremism and the drivers of radicalization and prevention measures Northwest and Southwest.
- Objective 3: By March 2026, 50% of targeted mothers will have access to dialogue platforms on peacebuilding and prevention of radicalization in the Northwest and Southwest.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $200,000
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $200,000.
- Length of performance period: 18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1-2 awards
- Anticipated program start date: September 25, 2024
Expected Results
- Specific results could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Increased positive attitudes among the youth to counter violent extremism and radicalization into non-state armed groups in the Northwest and Southwest.
- Increased representation of women in peace and security decision-making platforms in Northwest and Southwest.
- Through psychosocial counselling, medical care and economic empowerment, mothers and youths become more resilient and less vulnerable to factors that fuel violent extremism in Northwest and Southwest.
Possible Activities
- To achieve the goals and expected results, project activities could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Train mothers on early signs of radicalization, conflict resolution, peacebuilding and communication skills, and effective community engagement and advocacy strategies to counter radicalization.
- Conduct media and social media awareness campaigns targeting the community at large, highlighting the role of mothers in fighting violent extremism and the factors that contribute to radicalization and the importance of prevention.
- Facilitate dialogue platforms and safe spaces for mothers to engage with stakeholders, discuss grievances, address social factors that contribute to radicalization, and promote understanding and trust.
- Support collaboration and partnerships between mothers, local authorities, community leaders, and religious institutions to develop community-driven initiatives for resilience-building.
Performance Indicators
- The following indicators, as relevant to the project’s specific objectives, are required. Applicants are welcome to propose other indicators relevant to the primary objectives and expected results of the project. These should be reflected in the Performance Monitoring Plan as described below.
- Number of projects directly related to US Government preventing and countering violent extremism objectives implemented in country by civil society and partner groups
- Number of times awareness materials broadcasted or published.
- Number of new groups or initiatives created through USG funding, dedicated to resolving the conflict or the drivers of the conflict.
- Number of USG supported events, trainings, or activities implemented to build support for peace or reconciliation among key actors to the conflict.
- Number of people who participated in USG-supported events, trainings, or activities designed to build mass support for peace and reconciliation.
- Number of USG-funded events, trainings, or activities designed to build support for peace or reconciliation on a mass scale.
- The State Department takes into consideration the quality of data reported by recipients as part of the award activities, therefore applicants should be aware that recipients will be subject to data quality assessments.
Participants and Audiences
- The intended target audiences should be CSOs active in human rights, and Countering Violent Extremism; administrative authorities; local leaders; local populations, with focus on women/mothers, youth, especially boys.
Priority Region
- Northwest and Southwest Regions.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP)/CVE Program for Women Leading Peace is limited to Cameroonian local registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with at least two years of experience working in the areas of Human Rights and Countering Violent extremism.
- Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible for this funding.
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