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2007 Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Asia (GDHRPA)
The May 18 Memorial Foundation is inviting applications for funding to the 2007 Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Asia . The Grant supports work that contributes to promoting democracy and human rights and building of international solidarity. The Grant shall be awarded to non-government organizations in Asia who continually play a significant role in strengthening people's participation and empowerment in creating a civil society that respects human rights and protects democracy and peace and encourages international solidarity.
Focus
The GDHRPA funding shall focus on the following:
" Publication, education, training and research in the field of democracy and human rights in Asia
" Peace, conflict resolution, women's rights, children's rights, labor rights in Asia
" Database and network building
Eligibility
" Applications only for the new project are eligible
" Organizations or institutions who have been working on the above field for more than three years (applications from GO are not eligible)
" Eligible projects are those based in Asia
" Organization grant is not available for individuals
" Projects should not receive funding from other source (the foundation discourages co-funding) from other funding sources
Qualification
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate that their organization:
" Is duly registered, has a constitution/by-laws, a clear management structure, efficient and effective financial control or systems
" Existing program on democracy, peace and human rights
" Demonstrate the capacity to effectively monitor project implementation, come up with regular evaluation and accomplishment (outcomes, output, and impact) reports once a year
Deadline for submission of application is October 19, 2007.
The following documents should be submitted:
" Application form
" Project proposal
" Financial or accounting and audit system (internal or external audit)
" Record of funds for the last two years
" Organizational profile, brochure and other related documents
Application for funding must be submitted by post or emailed to [email protected] .
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
518 Memorial Culture Hall
Postcode 502-260
Sangmudong Seo-gu, 1268
Gwangju , Korea Republic