Deadline: 21 April 2017
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon is seeking proposals to fund one media project in Myanmar to encourage and strengthen women’s situation and participation in the peace process in Myanmar.
A priority area for Norway in Myanmar is the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Continued efforts are necessary to ensure that the needs and priorities of women are included in peace processes and negotiations.
Objective
Comprehensive journalistic work, broad coverage and deep analysis are needed to properly account for activities and efforts on the ground, so voices of women and community leaders can be heard and taken into consideration in the on-going ceasefire and peace processes in Myanmar.
Funding Information
- Overall budget: Approximately $140,000 USD.
- Project duration: June 2017- December 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Embassy will welcome proposals from local media organizations in Myanmar.
- Proposals should include outlined ideas and project descriptions on how the project will contribute to strengthening women’s participation and influence in the peace processes.
- Successful applicants will capitalize on their existing activities, introduce innovative ideas and employ an active strategy for challenging decision makers.
Selection Criteria
- Committed to providing credible, independent news, information or debates of public interest.
- Supportive of democratic practices and institutions, political pluralism, transparency, human rights, including the rights of women and minorities, and inter-ethnic coexistence.
- Legally registered, except in extraordinary circumstances.
- In regular operation for at least one year, with a record of quality journalism and reporting. Committed to developing a path to financial sustainability.
How to Apply
Applicants must send a complete proposal, including budget and project description at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Myanmar
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.