This Call for proposals is also based on the Joint Programming Ghana 2021-2027, which mainstream youth empowerment and support to civil society throughout its priority areas. Support measures in favour of Civil Society will contribute to promote civil society as a catalyst for development through active citizen
participation, as well as to increase civil society’s participation in the formulation and implementation of
government policies and programmes in Ghana. The Call for Proposals is also built taking into account the Roadmap for European Union’s engagement with Civil Society in Ghana 2021-2024.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME AND PRIORITY ISSUES
The global objective of this call for proposals is to empower young people to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ghana.
The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
SO (1): To enhance youth civil society’s engagement in public affair by strengthening individual and
collective capacities of youth-led and youth-focused organizations.
SO (2): To increase opportunities for young individuals in Ghana to act as leaders for sustainable development at social, economic, cultural and political level.
The priorities of this call for proposals are as per the following outputs:
Outputs contributing to specific objective 1:
1.1.Capacity building of youth-led and youth-focused Civil Society Organisations tailored on their needs,
including in management, communication, fundraising, coordination, networking, financial
accountability, policy dialogue and advocacy.
1.2.Youth organisations are provided with the necessary financial resources (financial support to third
parties) to implement projects and activities to contribute to sustainable development and drive positive
change in their communities.
Outputs contributing to specific objective 2:
2.1.Comprehensive programmes empowering social entrepreneurs7 and change-makers, including youth
incubators for social change, which aims at providing young leaders and entrepreneurs with the necessary
skills and resources to develop their ideas and social initiatives from planning to implementation are
supported.
NOTE: Detailed Information can be found here, please read carefully before applying
Deadline: 18th FEB, 2025