Background Max Budget: EUR 10.000
The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is issuing a call for proposals to identify local implementing partners for the realization of its project, Roma Youth Initiative “Youth for change” - promoting Roma youth grassroots engagement in Roma communities. The project is being implemented under ODIHR’s mandate to support the “capacity-building projects for Roma and Sinti organizations and the empowerment of Roma communities” as provided in the Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti in the OSCE Area and in Ministerial Council Decision 6/08 adopted in Helsinki. The Roma Youth Initiative aims at strengthening the capacities of Roma youth organizations, encouraging volunteering and grassroots engagement as well as promoting Roma youth and women role models in Roma communities. The Roma Youth initiative is one of the priorities of the OSCE Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues as it marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Action Plan.
Who can apply
Interested organizations such as Roma and Sinti youth and student organizations, Roma and non-Roma organizations from the OSCE region with a proven record of involvement in Roma youth development activities.
Selection criteria
- The organization’s administrative capacity;
- Previous experience in the area of reference;
- The added value and innovative approach of the proposal;
- Relevance of activities within the broader aim of the initiative to promote Roma youth grassroots engagement in Roma and Sinti
communities.
Size of grants
Grants up to: EUR 10.000
Deadline: 29 March 2013
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