The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) rarely issues an international call for proposals, but when it does, it is unfortunately only for Canadian organizations working globally to apply for. Nevertheless, this is an important opportunity since all Canadian applicant organizations need to have local NGO partners in developing countries to submit projects for this opportunity. So if your organization is linked to a Canadian international NGO in your country, then you can propose to it as a local partner if it is submitting a project for these calls.
The calls have been made by the Partnerships with Canadian Branch (PWCB) of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) under its Partners for Development Program.
- Call for proposals: Partners for Development Program – Projects Under $2M
- Call for proposals: Partners for Development Program – Projects $2M and Over
Call for proposals: Partners for Development Program – Projects Under $2M
The objective of this call is to support the international work of Canadian organizations that will contribute to Canada’s efforts to effectively reduce poverty through projects and programs that are sustainable, and have clear results that will make a difference in the lives of people in developing countries.
With this call, CIDA will also:
- concentrate half of PWCB funding in CIDA’s countries of focus and half in other countries eligible for official development assistance and
- align 80 percent of PWCB funding to CIDA’s priority themes.
This call will fund projects from Canadian organizations in partnership with organizations in developing counties. CIDA will contribute between $100,000 and $2 million to projects for a duration of up to five years.
The deadline for submissions is April 28, 2011 at 14:00 PST (Pacific Standard Time).
For more information, visit this link.
Call for proposals: Partners for Development Program – Projects $2M and Over
The objective of this call is to support the international work of Canadian organizations that will contribute to Canada’s efforts to effectively reduce poverty through projects and programs that are sustainable and have clear results that will make a difference in the lives of those in developing countries.
With this call, CIDA will also:
- Concentrate half of PWCB funding in CIDA’s countries of focus and half in other countries eligible for official development assistance; and
- Align 80 percent of PWCB funding to CIDA’s priority themes: increasing food security, securing the future of children and youth, and sustaining economic growth.
This call will fund projects from Canadian organizations in partnership with organizations in developing counties. CIDA will contribute $2 million and over to projects for a duration of up to five years.
The deadline for submissions is 14:00 PST (Pacific Standard Time), March 31, 2011.
For more information, visit this link.
Please note that only Canadian organizations can apply to these calls!
ChocoGuateMaya is a Guatemalan NGO that is working to form cooperatives amongst subsistent cacao farmers. Through their work they hope to encourage the continued practice of organic farming and ensure that cacao cooperatives receive fair trade prices in the European and North American markets for their product. ChocoGuateMaya is also trying to bring awareness to evidence indicating that the use of cacao originated in the Mayan areas of Central America. We are trying to find a like-minded Canadian NGO to form a partnership.
Dalit Welfare Organization (DWO) is a member-based movement-oriented organization of Dalit activists, established to further the cause of Dalits. DWO is working to eliminate caste-based discrimination through 2 main approaches: advocacy and development programme.
DWO’s vision is to achieve a justifiable society by eliminating caste-based discrimination. It aims to do this by creating opportunities for Dalits to access all sectors of policy making and implementation levels in order to protect and promote their rights, authority and dignity through economic, social, educational and political development by awareness raising, organizational building and empowerment
The main objective of DWO is to empower Dalits to make them aware of their rights and hence improve their access to education, the nation’s resources and, at the same time, to run livelihood programs to uplift their poor economic condition. DWO believes that Dalits themselves are best placed to achieve this objective but is keen to include non-Dalits as part of the transformation process. As such, its activities focus on Dalits and non-Dalits and take place in all parts of Nepal.
DWO’s central office is in Kathmandu and is currently staffed by 25 management and employees. DWO is present in 49 district chapters throughout Nepal and current membership is approximately 10,000. In addition to central programs and activities it currently has donor-funded programs in 7 districts. In addition, smaller locally funded programs are implemented in many more districts under local management
DWO has a network of partner organizations and works closely with national and international organizations (especially in relation to human rights), non-government organizations, community groups/organizations and government organizations at all levels throughout the country.
DWO is recognized as a big and experienced organization devoted to implementing donor supported Education, Children in Armed Conflict, Political governance, Community Empowerment Project, Media advocacy through Radio/TV programme and Dalit Recruitment projects, in partnership with INGOs.
Since DWO’s establishment it has undergone many changes and, over the past 2 years, it has been following an OD process in partnership with VSO. DWO now has a clear 5-year strategy and a new Monitoring and Evaluation System is gradually being introduced. It has also developed and is implementing Finance, Personnel and IT policies. Throughout this change programme, which is strengthening DWO’s capacity, DWO members have shown courage, enthusiasm, commitment and a common bond.
The General Assembly and a series of workshops organized by DWO have mandated DWO to fight against rights-based discrimination and social exclusion for the access of Dalits to economic activities, political and state structures and education in coordination with government, private and non-government institutions. DWO has also been urged to upgrade international linkages and enforce its advocacy programme through better selection and implementation of programs and strengthening of institutional capacity, sustainability, human resource development, networking, alliance building, partnerships and social marketing.
The political situation and conflict with the Maoist insurgents has in recent years hindered the delivery of donor-driven programs in Nepal. It is clear that Dalits, along with other disadvantaged groups, have suffered. Similarly, the conflict and political situation have made clear strategic planning difficult. Confidence is now higher with the recent return to democracy and Maoist and government ceasefires.
DWO’s previous experience in political governance
Throughout its period of existence, DWO has successfully gained experience in the following major areas whilst carrying out activities related to political governance:
• DWO was successful in ensuring that Dalit issues, priorities and plans were included in both the 9th and 10th five year plans by contributing ideas, opinions and valuable inputs throughout the planning process.
• DWO has submitted alternative reports to the UN for the effective implementation of international agreements and treaties related to the elimination of all forms of racial and caste discrimination.
• A DWO team has been involved in monitoring the Nepal government scholarship programme.
• DWO has successfully accomplished a voting rights awareness campaigning during the mid-term poll of 2051, the local election of 2054 and the lower house election of 2056 in all five development regions.
• Representatives of DWO were nominated for the District Child Welfare Board in Bardiya, Surkhet and Sunsari to work for the protection and promotion of child rights in collaboration with the Nepal Government.
• Members of DWO participated in a hunger strike held in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu to demand the formation of the National Dalit Commission.
• DWO has provided suggestions and lobbied the Council of Ministers, the National Planning Commission, the Minister of Finance and other relevant machinery of the Nepal Government to prepare and announce a Dalit friendly annual plan and budget.