Deadline: 14th June, 2023.
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) under the auspices of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme is seeking arts and creative partners whose work espouses feminist principles and values to develop creative advocacy products and materials. We encourage partners with diverse creative capabilities from audio, visual, and other artistry displays that can portray the lived experiences of African women, girls and gender diverse persons.
The work of the partners will target key actors such as feminist movements and women’s rights organizations, civil society organizations, human rights activists, government technocrats, policy makers and media practitioners.
Eligibility
We welcome organizations/creative hubs/collectives with the following areas of expertise:
a. Minimum 3 years’ experience implementing advocacy projects using arts and creative strategies
b. Proven commitment to human rights and women’s rights activism and demonstrable experience in social justice or human rights broadly
c. Technical knowledge of/expertise in areas of economic and climate justice
d. Evidence of previous experience in using arts and creatives for advocacy/activism
e. A team with interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment,
f. Ability to communicate and work effectively in English.
Grant Value
Grants will be awarded annually for the duration of the VCA programme (2023 – 2025) depending on performance and availability of funds. Grants range up to EUR 10,000 – EUR 50,000 annually and applications should be within this range. Applications should include an indicative budget in the concept note. A full and detailed budget is not expected at the concept note stage.
How to Apply
Proposals should include the following:
● A detailed description of the proposed creative and advocacy strategies you would use to meet your desired project goals; clearly explain the targeted results, and how they will be measured
● A brief description of your organization or coalition and why you are well-suited to carry out the proposed work
● Provide at least two examples of previous creative work that was produced by you or one of the members of your organization to advance women’s rights. Include a link to an online platform where the previous work has been shared
● Identify a Lead and their name, phone number, and email information
● Amount of request (EUR 10,000 – EUR 50,000) and indicative budget
Kindly complete your Proposal by using the template (link here). Completed Proposals should be submitted to [email protected] with the subject title ‘CALL FOR CREATIVE PARTNERS’. For further information, questions, or clarifications, please contact [email protected]
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