Deadline: 18 February 2018
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Feminist Movement for Change in Syria” to support Syrian civil society organizations to further their feminist agendas, develop sustainable and effective structures, and strengthen networks for collective growth. The initiative will provide a combination of core funding and technical support to Syrian organisations with feminist values.
WILPF seeks to preserve and grow the grassroots nonviolent movement for equality, freedom and justice in Syria. To this end, they are supporting civil society efforts towards a peaceful and just solution to the conflict, premised on respect for and attainment of human rights, women’s rights and women’s meaningful participation in all aspects of life. WILPF is committed to a rights-based approach to furthering the agenda for feminist peace in Syria. Support for feminist movement building by Syrian civil society is one of three parallel streams through which they work to achieve this objective.
Grant Categories
- Core Grant: WILPF is offering core grants of up to 40,000 CHF for Syrian organisations to further their feminist values and agendas. The funding requested:
- Can be up to 40,000 CHF for the period: 1 March 2018 to 31 December 2018.
- Should not exceed 15% of the organisation’s secured overall budget for 2018.
- Must be for core funding; flexible funding that responds to the needs of organisations and is not tied to particular projects or activities. This grant does not support project funding, and is primarily concerned with the capacity development needs of Syrian feminist organisations.
- Small Grant: Groups that are not registered and/or do not have access to a bank account registered in their name can apply for funding of up to 5,000 CHF. The funding requested:
- Can be up to 5,000 CHF for the period: 1 March 2018 to 31 December 2018.
- Can be to cover core costs or for project implementation.
- This category are exempt from the 15% condition.
Eligibility Criteria
The applying organisation:
- Must be managed by Syrians, work for Syrians and be committed to furthering feminist values and
- Must demonstrate how it is working to achieve full and equal political, economic, social and cultural rights for women.
- Must demonstrate that they have the means to receive funds securely and without undue risk of harm to staff.
- Can be located inside Syria or abroad.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their proposals no more than 10 pages, using the provided template via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Feminist Movement for Change in Syria.