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http://www.sawf.info/download/Call_for_Applications.pdf
Deadline: 1 May 2015
South Asia Women’s Fund
(SAWF) has issued a call for
applications for 2015-2016 to provide funding for women-led
interventions in the South Asian countries of Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
SAWF accepts applications under
the following themes:
§ Strengthening
Feminist Voices, USD 1000-10,000: grants under this theme provide critical
funding for institutional support, research,
collaborations and travel (to conferences,
meetings and critical spaces), on a wide cross section of issues and topics
that relate to women’s human
rights. SAWF is particularly interested in supporting initiatives
which are innovative and cutting edge; promotes collaborations among women’s
rights groups; or strengthen the women’s movement – locally, nationally or
regionally. Priority will be given to applications from small community based
women’s groups. NB. SAWF accepts applications for travel grants throughout the
year, for up to USD 1000; however, grants are very limited, and applicants are
advised to apply at least two months in advance.
§ Right to
Safe and Secure Mobility, USD 5000-10,000: this thematic supports interventions
focused on women’s right to movement, livelihood and
choice. The types of grants supported under this thematic include (but are not
limited to) strengthening networks, institutional support, collaborations and
setting up new groups.
§ Right to
Physical Integrity and Decision-making, USD 5000-10,000: this thematic supports
initiatives that are led by young women
or second line leaders of the women’s movement; or are aimed at promoting young
women’s choice, sexuality and decision making on issues around forced marriage,
right to choice and relationships etc. The types of grants supported under this
thematic include (but are not limited to) strengthening networks, institutional
support, collaborations and setting up new groups
For more
information, visit this link.