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The British Embassy Cairo invites proposals for the UK For Her, With Her fund, which aims to reduce gender-based violence in Egypt.

The UK For Her, With Her Fund will provide grants to Egyptian organizations who look to work imaginatively in consortia with wider groups, ensuring reach to rural or underserved demographics. Bids should be focused on one or maximum two of the following three core focus areas: legislation; domestic and social violence; and cyber violence. 

They are also searching for research organizations to bid. Research focused bids should be clearly marked at the top of the proposal. Research bids should not implement activities against the focus areas, but be focused instead on collecting data, conducting research and evaluating interventions conducted by other Phase 2 winning organisations against all three intervention areas.   

This round is open to evidenced based, creative, collaborative proposals from a wide range of actors in Egypt and Egyptian organisations. The laser focus on solutions will require bids to be based on proven evidence (Egyptian or international) of interventions that have been shown to end/reduce gender-based violence. Four core focus areas will underpin this second phase: legislation; domestic and social violence; cyber violence; and research. 

Focus Areas

• Concept notes should focus on one or maximum two of the three types of violence detailed below:

  • Legislative Violence: Legislative violence occurs when laws and policies harm or marginalize specific groups, leading to discrimination and injustice.

    • Focus areas under this area include, but are not limited to:

      • Legal Advocacy and Reform: Advocate for the repeal or amendment of harmful laws. Support the creation and implementation of protective legislation that upholds human rights.

      • Litigation: Utilize strategic litigation to challenge unjust laws and policies in courts. Partner with legal experts and human rights organizations.

      • Coalition Building: Build coalitions with other NGOs, civil society organizations, and international bodies to strengthen advocacy efforts and amplify voices.

  • Domestic and Social Violence: Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse within the home, typically by a partner or family member.

    • Focus areas under this area include, but are not limited to:

      • Support Services: Provide comprehensive support services for survivors, including shelters, counseling, legal aid, and medical care.

      • Education and Prevention Programs: Develop educational programs that teach about healthy relationships, attitudes and behaviors over social norms. 

      • Community Outreach: Engage with community leaders and members to change cultural norms that condone domestic violence. Promote bystander intervention programs.

      • Policy Advocacy: Advocate for stronger laws and policies to protect victims of domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

  • Cyber Violence: Cybercrime involves criminal activities carried out using computers or the internet, including harassment, stalking, and the distribution of harmful content.

    • Focus areas under this area include, but are not limited to:

      • Digital Literacy Programs: Educate the public, especially vulnerable groups, on safe internet practices and how to protect personal information online.

      • Support and Reporting Mechanisms: Establish easy-to-access platforms for reporting cybercrimes and provide support for victims, including legal and psychological assistance.

      • Collaboration with Tech Companies: Partner with technology companies to improve online safety features, develop better monitoring tools, and enforce anti-cybercrime policies.

      • Legislative Advocacy: Advocate for stronger cybercrime laws and international cooperation to track and prosecute cybercriminals.

Funding Information

• Individual project budgets should not be more than £250,000 over two years.

• Projects will begin in April 2025 and run up until March 2027.

Eligibility

• UK For Her, With Her Fund welcomes bids from Egyptian organisations across civil society, religious institutions, local community groups, schools, businesses and private sector, research centers and universities.

• The British Embassy in Egypt is supportive of building the capacity of small and rural organisations and are encouraged to apply in coalition with larger local organisations. 

• Concept notes selected to be developed into full proposals will be collaboratively supported with technical feedback, design, and monitoring and evaluation planning from FCDO Advisors. 

• Organisations eligible to apply are as follow. Multinational bodies or INGOs are not eligible to apply.

  • Religious institutions

  • Egyptian charities and non-governmental organizations

  • Local community groups

  • Schools and universities

  • Business and private sector

  • Research centers

Post Date: August 20, 2024