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1. The European Endowment for Democracy - Grants
Overview
Overview
The European Endowment for Democracy Will Assist: pro-democratic civil society Organizations, movements and individual activists acting in favor of a pluralistic multiparty system regardless of size or Their formal status. The EED Will Also provide assistance to young leaders, independent media and Journalists, That all the Beneficiaries provided adhere to core democratic values and human rights as well as subscribe to Principles of non-violence.
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About EED Support
- EED works in a flexible way and therefore receives and assesses request for support in year ongoing manner. THUS there is no deadline, and we are happy to Receive your ideas at any time.
- The support provided by EED CAN Vary in size and duration. However Normally average grants range between € 10,000 and € 150,000.
- EED assists pro-democratic civil society Organizations, movements and individual activists acting in Favour of a pluralistic multiparty system regardless of size or Their formal status.
- EED acknowledges the existing range of pro-democracy Mainly Donors and seeks to act as a gap-filler. We therefore Give priority to activities That Would be difficult to back through other existing channels. In doing so, we follow a demand-driven and Needs-based approach.
- Following the EED covers countries / territories: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine. EED support is THUS Aimed at Actors from These countries / territories.
- EED Will treat your information as private and confidential. We will not provide your information to any other organization, UNLESS you specifically authorise us to do so.
What initiatives do we support?
EED’s mandate is “to foster and encourage democratization, and deep and sustainable democracy” in countries facing democratic transitions or democracy deficits in the EU Neighborhood region and beyond.
Examples of activities supported by EED (please note that the following list is not exhaustive):
- Promoting political pluralism and diversity
- Increasing the state’s accountability
- Enhancing the inclusiveness of societies, including by fighting all forms of discrimination against women and minorities, and by increasing their participation
- Supporting citizens’ representation and involvement in decision-making processes, both at national and local levels
- Promoting an increased, more effective and more professional role of pro-democracy actors, such as political parties, Unions and civil society organizations
- Promoting fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of religion or belief
Supported activities cannot be profit-orientated.
Opportunity is About:
Opportunity is About:
Human Rights, International Affairs, Politics & Society
Description of Ideal Candidate:
Description of Ideal Candidate:
EED predominantly works in the EU neighbourhood. The countries eligible for EED support in the eastern neighbourhood are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The countries in the southern neighbourhood are Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Morocco, the occupied Palestinian territories, Syria, and Tunisia.
Since 2015 EED also accepts requests for support from Bahrain, Chad, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.
It is not a requirement to be located in one of these countries, but in general the proposed activities should have a strong involvement of actors from the countries covered by EED and target the populations in those countries.
Dates:
Dates:
Deadline: The application period is open for one or more cycles a year
Deadline: The application period is open for one or more cycles a year
Cost/funding for participants:
Cost/funding for participants:
Fully Funded
The support provided by EED CAN Vary in size and duration. However normally average grants range between €10,000 and €150,000.
More Info. at: https://www.democracyendowment.eu/support/
2. Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders
Overview
Overview
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders was established in 2003 to reward exceptional entrepreneurs within the entire nation. For the past few years, the SME sector's best minds have been distinguished with this prestigious award, recognising their contributions to the city's entrepreneurial community and their respective industries. The award also recognizes individuals and organizations who have aided the development of entrepreneurs across the UAE.
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In a continuation of the success and achievements of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for the development of small and medium enterprises in promoting Dubai as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, the establishment launched in 2003, Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders.
The Awrad, the first of its kind in the region, reflects the establishment goals to support the development of small and medium enterprises sector and provide an ideal opportunity for young, ambitious and determined yought that aspire to be prominent businessmen on the local as well as global stage. This comes as part of the establishment strategy support the young owners of creative ideas and turn them into leading projects.
The Award, which joined Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in 2015, is supporting Dubai Strategic Plan 2021, through the encouragements of the younger generation to innovate and promote a culture of entrepreneurs. This is done by providing an ideal environment that is attractive to the owners of creative ideas in order to translate their aspirations into future projects that lead to enhancing businesses in the UAE and the Arab world.
Also, the Award participate in adopting programs and policies designed to stimulate, encourage and adopt innovative business models that raise productivity of small and medium sized companies that will contribute to the growth of a competitive knowledge-based economy aligned with the UAE vision 2021.
The Award reflects the aspirations of the wise leadership and their permanent quest to promote young Emirati roles, particularly in small and medium enterprise sectors, as they are key supporters of the national economy and to achieve successes in various economic and social fields to enhance their contribution to this vital sector.
The Award has special important and receive continuous support from the local and federal government institutions and major corporates through their support to the growth of SME’s and its role in the UAE economy and strengthening its position as an entrepreneurial and an economic hub.
AWARD OBJECTIVES
- Supporting the national economy and contribute to growth in all sectors in line with the UAE vision 2021
- Creating a competitive environment for entrepreneurs in the UAE and the Arab world.
- Encourage small and medium enterprises on innovation and the pursuit of excellence and the development of its businesses
- Support SME’s to develop their business models and thereby enhancing its ability to meet the challenges and manage risk.
- Creating a competitive environment among entrepreneurs in the UAE and the Arab states
- Establish channels for business and new projects in Dubai on a sustainable basis
- Encourage local companies to go global focus on exports.
- Adoption of technology and development of human resources
- Creating a culture of transparency , corporate governance, share experiences and best practices in this area
- Marketing SME’s in the UAE to regional and international investors
Opportunity is About:
Opportunity is About:
Computers & IT, Economics, Business, Management & Finance, Engineering
Eligibility
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Candidates should be from:
Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, ....,Yemen
Description of Ideal Candidate:
Description of Ideal Candidate:
To be eligible for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders, enterprise must fulfill the following requirements:
- The SME should be 100% owned and managed by national(s) of the country
- The SME can apply as:
- Home based business 'Intelaq'
- Start-up Business (up to 3 years old)
- Established Business (more than 3 years old)
Dates:
Dates:
Deadline: The application period is open for one or more cycles a year
Deadline: The application period is open for one or more cycles a year
Cost/funding for participants:
Cost/funding for participants:
More info. at:http://www.smeawards.ae/the-award.aspx
3. The Arab Thought Foundation - ATF Youth Ambassadors Program
Overview
Overview
The “ATF Youth Program” is a unique visionary, inspiring, and generous and keen to count Youth without distinction as privileged players in our societies. It consists of series of unique and continuous effort all along the year; strengthen by a methodology based on coexistence, tolerance, creativity and open environment for challenging discussions.
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Objectives
- Represent ATF’s young people in their countries
- Find successful Arab Youth Models
- Create a new generation of intellectuals thinkers and change agents who are aware of their nation’s issues and are passionate about helping to overcome them
The period is one year; Ambassadors should nominate three persons for this position
Duties and functions
- Exemplify the Arab Thought Foundation’s vision and objectives
- Help identify and prioritize opportunities for change
- Become an agent for change
- Help organize and conduct meetings in support of the Ambassadors’ Program
- Contribute to the prioritization of ideas for change based on meetings and insights of youth requirements – including a) preparation of reports, b) special supplement to the youth magazine “Moutabaat”, and c) others to be discussed together.
- Nominate young people to participate in FIKR conferences and provide them information on the foundation’s mission and activities
- Assist in the extension of a database of their countries, including young activists, civil society organizations, youth organizations, youth and education ministries, NGOs, artists, writers and known social figures, media, research centers and universities
- Communicate with the media, knowing that he should coordinate with the foundation for any media interview (via radio or television) or download the video on the internet under the name of the foundation without taking the written consent to participate in the meeting, media, content and ideas that must be connected to
- Develop and use social media – including blogs and websites - to discuss topics of concern for the youth and to exchange views and access to all the activities of ambassadors and their experiences
Opportunity is About:
Opportunity is About:
Education, Media, Marketing & PR, Society
Eligibility
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Candidates should be from:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, ....,Yemen
Description of Ideal Candidate:
Description of Ideal Candidate:
Competencies and experience
- Age below 25
- community activist
- with high culture and ethics values
- fluent in Arabic
- has no party affiliation, tribal or sectarian
- has no criminal or ethical records
- leadership and self-development skills
- highly efficient in time management
- willing to volunteer work
- expert in organizing meetings
- expert in civil work and non-profit organizations
- training and supervision skills
- communication skills
Dates:
Dates:
Deadline: The application period is open for one or more cycles a year
Deadline: The application period is open for one or more cycles a year
Read more at http://arabthought.org/en/atf-youth-ambassadors-program#.WlKXyVXXbIV
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