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The German Missions in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini is seeking applications to support NGOs/NPOs and other civil society actors which support marginalised, and impoverished communities or communities in transition.
The micro-project scheme is part of Germany's overall development co-operation that contributes to poverty alleviation and improvement of living standards, to cover the basic needs of the poorest social classes, especially in rural areas.
The focus of the support is on the following sectors in South Africa:
Women’s Rights
Anti-Discrimination of any kind
Just Energy Transition
Local Economic Development/Alternative Livelihoods
A maximum amount of EUR 25,000.00 (The exchange rates into local currency may vary) can be granted per project.
Projects, which cannot be financed by the body responsible itself (e.g. Community Based, Non-Government and Faith Based Organizations registered in South Africa) can be supported.
Project examples to be funded: Bore holes, garden projects, shelters for vulnerable children, construction/renovation of school classes (only in Eswatini and Lesotho), income generating articles (sewing machines, tools/machines for a joinery or a locksmith's trade) etc.
Project examples not to be funded: Vehicles, private business start-ups, administrative costs, travel expenditure, stipends, any running costs, Air time, Data, banking fees etc.
Projects, which are of advantage to Government agencies, business people or other individuals seeking support in order to establish or improve their services or private businesses do not qualify.
Post Date: December 11, 2023
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