Deadline: 11-Oct-2024
The Asia Pacific Network of Refugees (APNOR) is thrilled to announce the opening of the next round of Refugee Leadership Alliance Fund—an RLO-to-RLO Fund, created by refugees, for refugees.
This fund is designed exclusively for refugee-led organizations/Initiatives (RLOs/RLIs) in the Asia Pacific region, providing a direct pathway for much-needed financial support to those on the frontlines of responding to their communities’ needs.
A Refugee-Led Organization/Initiatives (RLOs/RLIs) is an organization whose purposes, activities, and initiatives respond to the needs and priorities of refugee communities. It must be either founded and run by individuals with a forced displacement background or have individuals from such backgrounds in major leadership roles with the ability to influence its work. This ensures that the initiatives are truly led by, and for, refugee communities.
Funding Information
- Eligible refugee-led organizations (RLOs/Is) can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 AUD.
Eligibility Criteria
- To qualify for a grant, an organization or its leader(s) must meet the following requirements:
- Refugee-Led: The organization must be refugee-led, meaning it is either founded and run by individuals with a forced displacement background, or has individuals from such backgrounds in major leadership roles with the ability to influence its work. The organization’s purposes and activities must directly respond to the needs and priorities of refugee communities.
- Location: The organization must be based in Asia Pacific Region.
- Community Presence: The organization must demonstrate a clear presence in the community, having previously carried out services or programs.
- Your organisation should work towards ensuring and maintaining the following standards:
- To work within the parameters of the laws which govern the country in which you are based
- To ensure human rights are protected and upheld at all times
- To protect and support vulnerable peoples at all times
- It is advantageous if the applicant has safeguarding protocols in place. Safeguarding covers the protection of vulnerable individuals, including children, but also broader measures ensuring the safety of all community members.
For more information, visit APNOR.