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Support for Return and Rehabilitation of Forcibly Transferred Ukrainian Children and Youth

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR/ACE) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to support the return and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children and youth who have been forcibly transferred to the Russian Federation or Russian-occupied territories. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR/ACE) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Identification, tracking, and return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children and youth - Includes digital system hardening, data collection, analysis, and evidence preservation compliant with legal standards - Use of advanced analytic software and secure digital platforms - Rehabilitation and reintegration services for returned children and youth - Specialized medical and psychological rehabilitation - Family reunification and case management - Legal aid, educational screening, and job training - Long-term integrated social, medical, and mental health care - Support for young adults (ages 18-23) in education, skills development, and employment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Robust monitoring and evaluation, risk analysis, and security planning (including IT security audits for any web applications) - Adherence to Do No Harm and Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles - Evidence collection and preservation must meet legal standards for potential use in accountability processes - Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and international institutions - Funding and Performance: - Total anticipated award: $20 million to $25 million (single award) - Project duration: 20 to 30 months - Funding split: $15 million for identification/return, $10 million for rehabilitation/reintegration - Places of Performance: - Ukraine - Russian Federation - Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine

Description

This program aims to support the Government of Ukraine and associated organizations in identifying, returning, and reintegrating Ukrainian children and youth forcibly transferred or held in the Russian Federation and Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. It focuses on securely collecting and preserving evidence related to these children and providing specialized rehabilitation, family reunification, and reintegration services including case management, legal aid, and educational screening. The program supports long-term integrated social, medical, and mental health care to aid successful reintegration through family-based care. It also assists young adults aged 18-23 in accessing education, skills development, and employment aligned with national recovery priorities.

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