Deadline: 6 May 2015
A new call for project proposals has been announced by the UK Government for the Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) 2015-2016 in Ukraine and international NGOs are invited to apply for it.
The overall goal of the Ukraine CSSF Programme is to strengthen the capacity of citizens and government to address conflict-generating issues in order to halt the downward spiral of conflict. This call for proposals seeks projects that will contribute to strengthening the capacity of civil society to prevent, mitigate or resolve crisis and conflict.
The objective of the Peacebuilding and Public Engagement component of the Ukraine CSSF Programme is to develop the capacity of civil society to work cooperatively with government and partners to prevent, manage and respond to crisis and conflict. It will also seek to reduce tensions by improving dialogue and understanding between different groups in Ukraine. It will seek to engage with hard to reach groups, especially those living in conflict affected areas, in order to counter their marginalisation and vulnerability. Women and girls will be particular targets since they are both victims of the conflict and potential agents for change and reconciliation.
The Information and Communications component of the Ukraine CSSF Programme is to improve communications as a means of countering disinformation and propaganda. The lack of accurate information and the propagation of harmful stereotypes is a significant driver of conflict. Areas of particular focus developing the capacity of the Ukrainian government to design and implement a coherent communications strategy, reaching out to all parts of the population of Ukraine and to the international community supporting civil society to develop successful campaigns projecting positive narratives about Ukraine developing the ability of media outlets to report sensitive and controversial issues with accuracy and balance, with a greater understanding of the principles of conflict-sensitive reporting.
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