1) The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organisation promoting human rights. It assists NGOs working in Commonwealth Countries; preference is given to projects developed within these countries although international projects are also considered. Proposals shall be submitted before deadlines as advertised in the Website.
2) The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) provides financial support to individuals and organisations promoting human rights in non-European countries. Grants are given to applicants who successfully answer to specific calls. A list of current calls for proposals is available through EIDHR’s website; potential candidates are able to browse current calls both according to themes and also to geographic areas to which calls are open to.
3) The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TDF) is the first national democracy assistance foundation created in Asia to assist organisations working in Taiwan and abroad. The main focus of the Foundation is Asia and the improvement of democracy in the region, although other projects might be considered. Applicants shall submit their applications at least three months before the beginning of planned activities.
4) The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) provides small grants to NGOs working towards the promotion of human rights in developing countries (Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East). Proposals shall be for yearlong projects and not exceed the budget of A$100,000. Applications must respect the annual deadline (see website for more details).
There are various websites offering lists of foundations giving grants to human rights projects. As such, it is important to spare time to research these Foundations in order to submit your ideas to as many potential donors as you can in order to secure funding (and maybe raise more money through various applications). For instance, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) updates its list of potential donors regularly, so it is worth starting your research from here.
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