Deadline: 16 November 2015
Terre des Hommes in Netherlands (TdH-NL) is inviting non-governmental organisations (NGOs or CSOs) with the required framework to submit a full proposal on- Fighting Trafficking & Unsafe Migration of Children in Ethiopia.
Tackling trafficking and unsafe migration of children is an important theme in TdH-NL’s current strategic plan (2011-2015) for Ethiopia. As part of its new strategic plan (2016-2020), TdH-NL plans to increase its support to comprehensive projects addressing trafficking and unsafe migration of children in Eastern Africa. Initial focus will be on three year projects (2016-2018).
Funding is only granted to national organisations (non INGOs) fully registered in the country of implementation. Any sub granting partners must also be fully registered.
Priority Areas
Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports Ethiopian NGOs and networks in the execution of projects in Amhara Region. The two programmatic areas identified as priorities include:
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
- Child Trafficking: TdH-NL will work towards the elimination of trafficking and unsafe migration of children mainly along the Addis-Bahir Dar-Gondar route that leads to the border with Sudan.
Expected outcomes
This programme specifically aims to address the following outcomes:
- Children at risk of trafficking and unsafe migration and children who are victims of trafficking and unsafe migration claim their rights
- Families and communities protect children from trafficking and unsafe migration
- Government protects children from trafficking and unsafe migration by making and adequately implementing laws and policies
- Law enforcement agencies convict child traffickers
- Civil society organisations protect the rights and best interest of children (specifically children vulnerable to trafficking and unsafe migration)
- Private sector contributes to the wellbeing of children vulnerable to or victims of trafficking and unsafe migration
Types of activities
Strategies to be considered by applicants should be in line with the 5 P’s strategy of TdH-NL. A minimum of 2 of the 5 P’s should be included in the proposed project. Examples of activities include:
- Children vulnerable to child trafficking and unsafe migration received and attended educational services within their villages
- Trafficked children (boys and girls) are intercepted, safeguarded and reintegrated
- Community members with children vulnerable to trafficking and unsafe migration participate in awareness raising activities
- Families of trafficked children participate in income generating activities
- Members of judiciary and police staff are trained on child protection and child-friendly interview techniques
Geographical focus
The following areas in Ethiopia are eligible for funding: Amhara Region – North Gondar, South Gondar, East Gojjam and West Gojjam Zones.
Duration and budget
- The initial planned duration of a project should be 33 months, starting on 1 April 2016.
- Contracts will be entered into on yearly basis; the first one to cover 9 months (1 April – 31 December 2016).
- Depending on the project design, the budget ranges from EUR 250,000 to EUR 400,000 for the full duration of 33 months.
- The budget for the first 9 months should not exceed EUR 100,000 for 2016.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding is only granted to national organisations (non INGOs) fully registered in the country of implementation.
- Applicant as well as (if applicable) co-applicants need to be fully registered in the country of implementation i.e. Ethiopia.
- Applicant as well as (if applicable) co-applicants need to demonstrate a successful track record in addressing child trafficking and unsafe migration of children in Ethiopia.
- The proposal needs to show a coherent programmatic approach.
- The proposed project needs to be based on the Theory of Change with related outcomes.
- The budget should be presented as per the required format ready to download from the website.
- This call is open to organisations to apply independently as well as in a consortium / in partnership (i.e. more than one applicant). If an application is made as a consortium, the applicant should as the consortium lead clearly state how the project will be managed and should indicate a clear role for each partner. The appointment of a consortium coordinator position is recommended, to be included in the management costs.
How to Apply
Send your proposal to to Terre des Hommes via email with subject heading: Fighting CT Project Proposal [+ name of (lead) applicant]. Include all required attachments / annexes mentioned on the website.
For more information, please visit the official website of Terre des Hommes.
