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Grant for Promoting Human Rights for Vulnerable Children in Haut-Katanga, DRC

This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, under the U.S. Department of State, to promote human rights for vulnerable children in Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa - Program Overview: - Grant funding up to $395,000 in Economic Support Funds - 24-month program to promote children's rights and protection - Focus on awareness-raising, capacity building, and accountability for local authorities - Key Activities: - Organizing listening sessions with children and advocates - Training and supporting local human rights defenders and service providers - Conducting baseline and end-of-project surveys - Running educational campaigns via radio and other platforms - Creating and distributing educational materials - Facilitating dialogue between human rights defenders and local officials - Eligibility: - Open to U.S. and overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on programmatic activities, not product procurement - Activities must be implemented in Haut-Katanga Province - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for services and program delivery, not for purchasing products.

Description

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a grant to promote human rights for vulnerable children in Haut-Katanga Province. The grant, up to $395,000 USD in FY 2020 Economic Support Funds, will support activities such as raising awareness of children's rights, improving capacity of local human rights defenders and service providers, and increasing accountability of authorities. The project includes conducting listening sessions, supporting local service providers, conducting surveys, training local organizations, and running education campaigns. The period of performance is 24 months, with an anticipated award date in September 2021.

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