Deadline: 31 December 2017
Through this sudden opportunity grant, Voice Cambodia is currently inviting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to undertake a collective action to address specific, unanticipated opportunities to influence policy or deal with a threatened/imminent attack on civil society space in Cambodia, especially one that could have a ripple effect or that can impact one or more of Voice target groups in one or more of the impact themes.
It is an opportunity for strategic advocacy, mobilisation of CSOs and/collective action that can lead to change in legal decision, policy/laws, a shift in public attitudes and practices to challenge discrimination, promote equal access and opportunities, enhance social well-being, confront injustice and/or encourage social development.
Possible interventions would require using nonviolent action, with active participation of human rights defenders, private institutions and companies, faith leaders, NGOs and self-interested individuals or intellectuals who jointly and collectively seek the promotion and protection of civil and political rights as well as the realisation of economic, social and cultural rights of the Voice target groups.
Funding Information
This grant is available from €5,000 to €200,000 for an intervention that will last no more than 12 months.
Impact Areas
- Improved access to (productive) resources (finance, land and water) and employment
- Improved access to social services, health and education in particular
- Space for political participation
Target Beneficiaries
- People living with disabilities
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gender, intersex (LGBTI)
- Indigenous people and ethnic minorities
- Age discriminated vulnerable groups notably the young or elderly
- Women facing exploitation, abuse and/or violence
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant or the lead applicant closely engage with Voice target groups to build their capacity to influence for their interests or to have their voices heard OR (for organisations with broader objectives) can the applicant demonstrate this on the grounds of the organisation’s track record.
- Applicant/lead-applicant (where application is by a consortium) registered as a local entity under the laws of Cambodia with a bank account in its own name.
- Applicant/co-applicant(s) (where application is by a consortium) recognise the core values of Voice being the equal rights for every human being regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, social class and age.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the Sudden Opportunity Concept Note Template via given website.
Eligible Country: Cambodia
For more information, please visit Cambodia Sudden Opportunity Grants.