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Grants for Workshops to Counter Online Misinformation and Disinformation in Cambodia

This opportunity is a small grant program from the U.S. Mission to Cambodia's Public Affairs Section (PAS) focused on combating online misinformation and disinformation among Cambodian youth. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Cambodia, Public Affairs Section (PAS) - Scope of Work: - Develop and deliver workshops and training programs to teach Cambodian youth how to identify and counter misinformation and disinformation online, with a focus on Facebook - Program must include: - In-person train-the-trainers sessions - An online training module - Social media promotion - All activities must feature an American cultural element or connection (e.g., U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions) - Eligibility: - Open to registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and non-profit or governmental educational institutions - Geographic Focus: - Implementation in Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, and Phnom Penh - Funding: - Up to $20,000 per award - Up to five awards anticipated - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based grant for program development and delivery, not product procurement - Emphasis on American cultural connection and youth engagement

Description

This is a small grant opportunity from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to Cambodia focused on funding programs that include an American cultural element or connection to promote understanding of U.S. policy. The project aims to teach Cambodian youth to stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation online, particularly on Facebook, through in-person train-the-trainers sessions, an online training module, and social media promotion. The initiative seeks to increase respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms by enhancing media literacy and verification skills. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions.

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