Action Now, Result Now: Women and Youth Organizations Lead Transformative Actions to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls in the Kyrgyz Republic
UN Women's grant supports women and youth organizations in Kyrgyzstan to drive digital, educational, and outreach initiatives combating violence against women and girls.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Pre-proposal conference) | September 7, 2026 (Clarification requests due) | September 16, 2026 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: USD 235,000–245,000 total; 24-month project; paid in local currency per UN Women terms.
Summary: Supports women-led and youth organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic to lead digital, educational, and outreach initiatives to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Key Information: Only civil society/youth organizations based in Kyrgyzstan are eligible; consortiums allowed; all proposals must be emailed by the deadline.
Description
This grant opportunity, part of UN Women's Zero VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) Initiative in the Kyrgyz Republic, aims to empower women-led civil society and youth organizations to lead transformative actions to eliminate violence against women and girls. The program focuses on digital communication, knowledge management, and public engagement, supporting the design and implementation of nationwide awareness campaigns, digital innovation, capacity building, and the establishment of sustainable knowledge-sharing mechanisms. The selected organization(s) will co-implement Output 3 of the initiative, with a strong emphasis on inclusive and locally resonant approaches, engaging diverse community stakeholders and promoting positive social norms.
