Call for Proposal (CFP) for Responsible Parties Civil Society Organizations: Action Now, Result Now: Women and Youth organizations lead transformative actions to eliminate violence against women and girls in the Kyrgyz Republic/LOT I and II
UN Women funds women-led and youth organizations in Kyrgyzstan to lead community-based initiatives that prevent and respond to violence against women and girls through capacity building, model development, and advocacy.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: July 26, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: LOT I: USD 480,000–515,000 | LOT II: USD 650,000–685,000 | Duration: 26 months
Summary: Supports women-led and youth organizations in Kyrgyzstan to lead community-based interventions to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Key Information: Proposals must be received by 17:00 Bishkek time, July 26, 2026; info session on July 9, 2026.
Description
This funding opportunity from UN Women is part of the "Zero VAWG Initiative" and aims to engage qualified women-led civil society and youth organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative seeks high-impact, community-based interventions to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG). Selected partners will strengthen organizational capacities, co-create and implement the "Zero VAWG Community" model, promote positive social norms, engage communities, build sustainable partnerships, and advance digital communication and advocacy for lasting impact. The program is structured around three main outputs: capacity development, model development and implementation, and digital communication/knowledge sharing.
