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ILAB Global Cooperative Agreements for Child Well-Being and Digital Safety Initiatives

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) seeks to fund global projects advancing child well-being and digital safety: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking - Funding Details: - Approximately $15 million available for five cooperative agreements (up to $3 million each) - Projects must be implemented in five countries, with at least one in each of Africa, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean - Eligible Applicants: - Open to commercial, international, educational, non-profit, faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations - Applicants must provide a letter of support from their country's Office of the First Spouse or equivalent - Program Focus: - Reduce exploitative child labor and online exploitation - Promote safe digital environments and positive youth development - Implement education technology, digital skills training, and child-centered online safety protocols - Strengthen government capacity to address online exploitation and enforce child labor laws - Foster private sector partnerships - Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with the Fostering the Future Together (FTFT) coalition goals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; focus is on programmatic and service delivery - Emphasis on compliance with federal policies and strategies

Description

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor announces approximately $15 million in funding for five cooperative agreements. These projects aim to support First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together global coalition goals by advancing child well-being, online protection, and positive youth development globally. Projects will be implemented in five countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on reducing exploitative child labor and promoting safe digital environments. Applicants must have a letter of support from their country's Office of the First Spouse or an appropriate designee and align with all program requirements.

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