Deadline: 31 December 2018

Through this sudden opportunity grant, Voice Laos is inviting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to undertake a joint action to address specific, unanticipated opportunities to influence policy in Laos, especially those that could have a ripple effect or that can impact one or more of Voice target groups in one or more of the impact themes.

It is an opportunity for strategic advocacy, coordination of CSOs and/collective action that can lead to change in legal decision, policy/laws, a shift in public attitudes and practices to challenge discrimination, promote equal access and opportunities, enhance social well-being, and/or encourage social development.

Target Groups

• Indigenous groups and ethnic minorities.
• Age-discriminated vulnerable groups, notably the young and the elderly
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people
• People living with disabilities
• Women facing exploitation, abuse and/or violence

Grant Information

This grant is available from €5,000 to €200,000 for an intervention that will last between 6 and 12 months.

Impact Areas

• Improved access to (productive) resources (finance, land and water) and employment
• Improved access to social services, health and education in particular
• Space for citizen participation

Eligibility Criteria

• The organisation, or lead applicant in the case of a consortium, is a locally registered Lao organisation with a bank account in its own name.
• The applicant/co-applicant(s) (where application is by a consortium) recognise the core values of Voice being the equal rights for every human being regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, social class and age.

How to Apply

Take the eligibility test available on the given website.

Eligible Country: Laos

For more information, please visit Laos Sudden Opportunity Grant.