Understanding the Intersection of Forced Scamming and Child Labor in Southeast Asia
Forecasted
The DOL seeks information on the connection between forced online scams and child labor in Southeast Asia to inform future programs addressing trafficking and exploitation.
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Bureau of International Labor Affairs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Department of Labor Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (RFI responses due, projected) | January 2025 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not a funding opportunity; this is a request for information (RFI) only.
Summary: Solicits input to inform future programming on the intersection of forced scamming, trafficking for forced criminality, and child labor in Southeast Asia.
Key Information: This is not a grant application—responses are for informational purposes only and do not confer any advantage in future funding competitions.
Description
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) is seeking public input through a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the intersection of forced scamming and child labor in Southeast Asia. The RFI aims to gather knowledge, recommendations, and promising approaches related to online scam operations, trafficking for forced criminality, and child labor in the region. Insights received will help ILAB refine the focus of future funding opportunities and develop targeted interventions. This RFI is not a funding opportunity; participation is voluntary and does not impact eligibility for future grants.
