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CODESRIA’s Call for Applications: African Futures and the Futures of Childhood in Africa

Deadline: 15 July 2016

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Child and Youth Institute that will be held for two (2) weeks, from 17 to 28 October 2016 to strengthen the analytic capacities of young African researchers on issues affecting children and youth in Africa and elsewhere in the world. The institute is designed as an annual interdisciplinary forum in which participants can reflect together on a specific aspect of the conditions of children and youth, especially in Africa.

The 2016 child and youth institute focuses on how African children place themselves with respect to aspirations, rights, entitlements, and imaginations in Africa’s futures.

Theme

The theme of 2016 child and youth institute is “African futures and the futures of childhood in Africa”

Objectives

encourage the sharing of experiences among researchers, civil society activists and policy makers from different disciplines, methodological and conceptual orientations and geographical/linguistic areas
promote and enhance a culture of democratic values that allows to effectively identify issues facing children and youth on the African continent
foster the participation of scholars and researchers in discussions and debates on the processes of child and youth development in Africa

Eligibility Criteria

Resource Persons: Lectures to be delivered during the session are intended to offer laureates an opportunity to advance their reflections on the theme of the Institute. Resource persons should therefore be senior scholars or researchers who have published extensively on the theme, and who have significant contributions to make to the debates on it. They will be expected to produce lecture materials which would stimulate laureates to engage in discussion and debate around their respective lectures and the general body of literature available on the theme. Once selected, resource persons must:
- Interact with the Director of the Institute and the laureates to help the latter readjust their research questions and their methodological approaches
- Submit a copy of their course materials for reproduction and distribution to participants no later than one week before they deliver their lectures
- Deliver their lectures, participate in debates and comment on the research proposals and the papers of the laureates
- Review and submit the revised version of their lecture notes or research papers for publication by CODESRIA not later than two months following their presentation at the Institute.
Laureates: Applicants should be PhD candidates or scholars in their early career with a proven capacity to conduct research on the theme of the Institute. Intellectuals active in the policy process and/or social movements and civil society organizations are also encouraged to apply. The number of places offered by CODESRIA at each session is limited to ten (10). Non-African scholars who are able to raise funds for their participation may also apply for a limited number of places.

How to Apply

Applicants must download the application form via given website.

For more information, please visit Child and Youth Institute.

EU-Eritrea: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities

Deadline: 30 May 2016

The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its thematic programme “Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities” to strengthen civil society organisations’ and local authorities’ contribution to governance and development processes.

The programme is divided into two lots:

LOT 1 – CSOs (EUR 950 000): To support and strengthen CSOs’ capacity to perform their roles as development actors, services providers and agents in policy processes, in coordination with the country’s relevant stakeholders, in the areas of:
- support to children, women, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups
- gender equality
- education
- health
- food security and sustainable natural resources management
- water and sanitation
- culture, media and information
- cultural and natural heritage
- interfaith dialogue and prevention of radicalisation
- youth empowerment;
- economic empowerment for disadvantaged groups and populations segments out of mainstream services
- decent work and rights at work;
- migration and fight to trafficking and smuggling.
To foster CSOs’ cooperation with similar entities (eg with other Eritrean, African and European CSOs) and with LAs in-country and abroad and/or to strengthen CSOs’ cooperation with international and regional intergovernmental organisations.

LOT 2 – LAs (EUR 300 000): To support LAas’ capacity to perform their roles as development actors, service and welfare providers, and promoters of inclusive and sustainable growth at the local level (according to their institutional mandate) in the areas of:
- support to children, women, people with disability and other vulnerable groups
- gender equality
- education
- health
- food security and sustainable natural resources management
- water and sanitation
- culture, media and information
- cultural and natural heritage
- interfaith dialogue and prevention of radicalisations
- youth empowerment
- economic empowerment for disadvantaged groups and populations segments out of mainstream services
- decent work and rights at work
- migration and fight to trafficking and smuggling
To foster LAs’ cooperation with similar entities (eg with other Eritrean, African and European LAs) and with CSOs in-country and abroad and/or to strengthen LAs’ cooperation with international and regional intergovernmental organisations.

Size of Grants

Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:

LOT 1 – CSOs
- minimum amount: EUR 150 000
- maximum amount: EUR 500 000
LOT 2 – LAs
- minimum amount: EUR 150 000
- maximum amount: EUR 300 000

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
- be a legal person or an entity without legal personality
- be non-profit-making
- be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation, , local authority
- be established in a Member State of the European Union or in the State of Eritrea or in another EU partner countries, as follows:
  - developing countries that are included in the list of recipients of ODA established by the OECD/DAC including countries and territories falling within the scope of Council Decision 2013/755/EU on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (‘Overseas Association Decision’)
  - countries that are signatories to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000, including South Africa
  - countries eligible for the European Development Fund
  - countries eligible for Union funding under the European Neighbourhood Instrument established by Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the ‘European Neighbourhood Instrument’) including the Russian Federation.
  - be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.
- Potential applicants may not participate in calls for proposals or be awarded grants if they are in any of the situations

How to Apply

The application procedure consists of two phases:
- Concept notes
- Full applications
In the first instance, only concept notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, lead applicants who have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a full application

For more information, please visit Europeaid and download the guidelines.

DHHS/ACF: Supporting Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs

Deadline: 27 June 2016

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible entities with an aim to support community-based efforts to develop, operate, expand, enhance and coordinate initiatives, programs and activities in tribal and migrant communities to prevent child abuse and to strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect, consistent with the goals outlined by Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).

This legislation specifies that one percent of the available funding from Title II will be reserved to fund tribes, tribal organizations and migrant programs. The goal of the programs and activities supported by these funds is to prevent child abuse or neglect within the tribal and migrant populations.

Organizations should foster strong linkages with the State Lead Agency for the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs (CBCAP) funded by Title II of CAPTA.

Funding Information

The estimated total program funding is $397,640
It is anticipated that three grants will be funded under this announcement. The funding period will be for 5 years.

Focus Areas

Voluntary home visiting
Respite care
Parenting education
Family resource centers
Domestic violence services
Family support services

Eligibility Criteria

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Grantees are strongly encouraged to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and practices that reflect the unique cultural characteristics and needs of their communities.
The funds must also be used to support an evaluation of the programs and services funded by the grant.
ACF will consider funding at least one tribal organization or Indian tribe and at least one migrant organization that falls within the funding range under this funding opportunity announcement.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their applications electronically via given website.

For more information, please visit this link.

Apply for Children & Young People Now Awards 2016!

Deadline: 1 July 2016

Applicants are invited to apply for Children & Young People Now Awards 2016 that is providing an opportunity to become the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families.

The awards provide a great source of pride and recognition for all those who strive day in, day out, to improve the lives of others.

Award Categories

Children and young people’s wellbeing and achievement
- The Early Years Award
- The Play Award
- The Youth Work Award
- The Youth Volunteering and Social Action Award
- The Learning Award
- The Arts and Culture Award
- The Advice and Guidance Award
- The Young Carers Award
- The Leaving Care Award
- The Health and Wellbeing Award
- The Early Intervention Award
- The National Citizen Service Award
- The Children in Care Award
- The Youth Justice Award
- The Family Support Award
- The Safeguarding Award
Individuals, teams and organisations
- Children and Young People’s Champion
- The Children’s Achievement Award
- The Partnership Working Award
- The Recruitment and Professional Development Award
- The Public Sector Children’s Team Award
- The Children and Young People’s Charity Award

Eligibility Criteria

Any organisation or individual from the United Kingdom only can enter the awards.
Applicants can enter any number of categories, but the maximum number of categories an initiative can be entered for is three.

Key Dates

Judging: July and August 2016
Shortlist Announced: Beginning of September 2016
Awards Ceremony: November 2016

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit Now Awards 2016.

DHHS/ACF: State and Tribal Indian Child Welfare Act Implementation Partnership Grants

Deadline: 22 June 2016

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible entities to fund for State and Tribal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Implementation Partnership Grants program.

The purpose is to support the creation of effective practice model partnerships between state courts and/or Court Improvement Program, state public child welfare agency and a tribe, group of tribes, or tribal consortia, including both the tribal child welfare agency and tribal court for effective implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Funding Information: Estimated total program funding is $1,400,000.

Eligible Criteria

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Independent school districts
Others
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Private institutions of higher education

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit State and Tribal Indian Child Welfare Act.

European Commission’s 4th Call for Proposals: Community Development Programme in Cyprus

Deadline: 27 May 2016

The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its 4 th Community Development Programme in order to improve the living standards of the citizens living in the northern part of Cyprus.

The programme is divided into two lots:

Lot 1: Support to Urban Local Communities(1,500,000)
Lot 2: Support to Rural Local Communities(3,350,000)

Themes

Waste management services
Cleaning and environmental services
Social services targeting elderly, women, children and youth
Stray animals management services
Pest control services
Capacity building and strengthening of management structures

Size of Grants

Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:

Lot (1)
- minimum amount: EUR 400,000
- maximum amount: EUR 750,000
Lot (2)
- minimum amount: EUR 350,000
- maximum amount: EUR 560,000

Eligibility Criteria (For both the Lots)

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:

be a legal person
be non-profit-making
be a local community as mentioned in Council Regulation with a population greater than 15,000 people
be established in the northern part of Cyprus
be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary
Potential applicants may not participate in calls for proposals or be awarded grants if they are in any of the situations

How to Apply

The application procedure consist of two phases:
- Concept notes
- Full applications
In the first instance, only concept notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, lead applicants who have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a full application

For more information, please visit Europeaid and download the guidelines.

Apply for Children’s Prize 2016: A Chance to Win $250,000 USD!

Deadline: 14 May 2016

Are you ready to implement a plan to save the lives of children under age five? If yes, then apply for the Children’s Prize 2016.

The Children’s Prize Foundation is currently accepting applications from individuals, teams and organizations from around the globe to submit their proposals to reduce child mortality to save lives. The Prize promote connections between donors and recipients, encouraging modern networking technology while trying to add a new technique to the landscape of global philanthropy.

Projects are evaluated on their:

ability to impact rates within a child mortality indicator (U5MR, IMR, NMR, etc.)
effectiveness, innovation and scalability of the intervention approach within global health
feasibility of the proposed lives-saved estimate
probability of success
ease of verification
inclusion of a process impact assessment

Prize Information

The winner will receive $250,000 in funding to execute their proposed project plan. The contest process includes three major rounds and two review periods.

Eligibility Criteria

The Children’s Prize is open to anyone.
Proposals will be accepted from non-profits (charities), for profits (companies), government programs, academic institutions, and individuals aged 18 years or older.
The prize funds may only be used for charitable purposes, as specified in the contest goals.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit http://www.childrensprize.org/the-prize/

UNITAID Call for Proposals: Scale-up of better TB treatment in children

Deadline: 24 June 2016

United Nations UNITAID has currently announced its new Call for Proposals for the area of intervention- ‘Scale-up of better TB treatment in children’.

Through calls for proposals, UNITAID seeks new ideas that enable organizations and governments to scale up their responses to health challenges. After rigorous analysis and vetting, UNITAID funds the best proposals that offer value for money and potential for real global-health impact.

The programme may support the following works:

Facilitate adoption of new medicines to displace current suboptimal treatment
- Work to incorporate the new formulations into countries’ TB strategies, supply planning, forecasting and treatment protocols; accelerate regulatory approval and registration of new products in-country, where required.
Expand access to better TB medicines to reach more children in need
- Support integrated delivery approaches to reach more children with TB, for example by: leveraging active case-finding strategies; developing and piloting innovative methods of demand generation and integration of TB into other health care services for children, including private sector; developing innovative approaches or strategies to improve detection or reporting of TB in children (including application of diagnostic tools and strategies in innovative ways), with a focus on approaches that could be implemented within the next two years.

Themes

Under this call, UNITAID is soliciting proposals to address market-specific challenges, with a view to improving the health of this market on the following dimensions:

Demand and adoption: i.e., countries, programmes, providers, and end users rapidly introduce and adopt the most cost-effective products within their local context; and
Delivery: i.e., supply chain systems (including quantification, procurement, storage, and distribution) function effectively to ensure that products reach end users in a reliable and timely way.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant(s) can be:

A public or private entity / institution / organization around the world; or
A consortium: a group of public and/or private entities / institutions / organizations with one entity / institution or organization acting as the Lead Organization (“LO”).

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit their proposals including all the following annexes:

Proposal form;
Annex 1: Log frame;
Annex 2: Timeline GANTT chart;
Annex 3: Budget details;
Annex 4: Organizational details and CVs of key team members;
Annex 5: Support Letters (not mandatory);
Annex 6: Declaration of relevant interest;
Annex 7: Applicable ethics, anti-discrimination and environmental policies;
Annex 8: Declaration regarding tobacco entities.

The proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

For more information, please visit UNITAID.

CODESRIA’s International Conference Addressing Psychosocial Disorders in Children and Youth in Africa

Deadline: 10 April 2016

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is currently inviting the researchers for its programmes on Health of the Child and Youth, aiming at encouraging and developing research in the areas of health, child, and youth in Africa. For 2016, an international conference will be held on the theme: “Children and Adolescents in Africa in the midst of Psychosocial Disorders.”

With an urgent and compelling need to raise the issue of psychosocial trauma affecting children and adolescents this questioning should go beyond such wars which are exceptional situations that tend to normalize various forms of violent and lethal experiments in which children are involved.

The conference will be held from 19-21 October 2016 at Niamey, Niger.

Themes

The following are some of the themes the conference will be addressing:

Trauma, armed conflicts and sexual violence against minors ;
Pathological careers of children who are exposed to drug issues ;
Dealing with children’s and adolescents’ psychosocial disorders by states and societies: public and private modes of enmity ;
Care and support for minors suffering from mental disorders ;
Cultural representations of psychosocial disorders among children and adolescents;
Mental health of children seeking refuge from war ;
Children and adolescents in the midst of school violence ;
Children and adolescents in the midst of family violence (incest, corporal punishment, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

Researchers from around the world are eligible to participate;
Works that adopt a multidisciplinary approach will be privileged.

How to Apply

Participants must submit a 300-word abstract and a CV via email.
All documents should be sent in Word format.

For more information, please visit CODESRIA.

Participate in Go Green in the City Global Challenge! Find Solutions for Sustainable Energy

Deadline: 15 April 2016

Schneider Electric is inviting applicants to participate in its sixth annual Go Green in the City global business case challenge that will give a chance to revolutionize energy management and gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies.

Go Green in the City is the ultimate global student competition for sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Go Green in the City provides an opportunity to learn about Schneider Electric and to experience their work culture firsthand.
All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation sent to the email address used for registration.
Finalists along with the digital certificate will also get a memento from the Go Green in the City final competition.
All finalists are invited to the final event in Paris; all travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by Schneider Electric.
Semi-finalists will get an opportunity to work with a mentor from Schneider Electric and a chance to complete a digital interview.

Eligibility Criteria

Business and engineering students pursuing their bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s, or MBA degree are eligible to compete.
Go Green in the City 2016 is open to two-member teams with at least one female member.
Both of the team members must study in the same country for the duration of the competition. They are not, however, required to be from the same university, nor are they required to study the same subject or be in the same year, as long as they are not in their first year of their undergraduate education.
English language competency is required.
Teams from all over the world are welcome to compete.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit Go Green in the City.