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Grant Opportunity: Workshops to Counter Online Misinformation in Cambodia

The U.S. Mission to Cambodia, under the Department of State's Public Affairs Section, is seeking proposals for a program to combat online misinformation and disinformation among Cambodian youth, with a focus on Facebook. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Mission to Cambodia - Program Scope: - Develop and deliver in-person train-the-trainers workshops - Create an online training module - Promote the program via social media - Target Audience: - Cambodian youth in Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, and Phnom Penh - Eligibility: - Registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with relevant programming experience - Unique Requirements: - Program must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions - Emphasis on media literacy, human rights, and freedom of expression - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for program development and delivery - Assistance Listing: Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040)

Description

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking proposals for a program aimed at teaching Cambodian youth to stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation online, particularly on Facebook. The project includes in-person train-the-trainers sessions, an online training module, and social media promotion to increase media literacy and respect for human rights and freedom of expression. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions with programming experience. The program will focus on four areas in Cambodia: Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, and Phnom Penh.

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