You are an NGO or a Broadcaster based in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine? And you have a project that aims to give young people a voice through media?

Apply for Shabab Live and benefit from support to give youth access to media spaces in the MENA region!

Even though young people make up an important part of the population in the MENA region, their voices and topics that concern them are often left out from TV and radio programs. Young people’s expression often remains limited to social media and internet-based platform, thus not reaching out to wider social and age groups in their countries.  A recent survey conducted for Shabab Live shed a light on how to bridge the gap between youth and broadcasters, and on the type of contents young people would like to see more in broadcasters’ programs. 

Thus, with funding from the European Union and Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, Shabab Live is launching a call for projects in six countries – Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine – targeting initiatives of local NGOs and broadcasters to boost youth participation in broadcasting media.

The projects supported by Shabab Live will be designed to:

  • Support the production and dissemination of media content developed by or tailored for youth (including new radio or TV formats).
  • Open spaces for young women and men from the MENA region to communicate about their challenges and interests.
  • Foster young people’s access to information and media skills and contribute to their higher involvement in society.

 

    How to apply

    Who can apply ?
    Eligibility Criteria

    This call is open to Non-Governmental Organizations and Broadcasters operating in one of the six countries covered under this project: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan. 

    All applicants:

    • must be registered and legally authorized to operate in one of the targeted countries of intervention.
    • must have a separate bank account dedicated to the grant and be legally authorized to receive funds from abroad
    • shall not have any affiliation to or dependence on any political party. 

    Natural persons are not eligible for financial support.

    For NGOs 

    • have at least two years of experience in designing and implementing youth projects,
    • have already managed a project grant with a minimum amount of EUR 50,000
    • previous experience with interacting with broadcasters or implementing media related activities is a plus.

    What we offer

    • 12 grants of 100.000 EUR for projects of 12 to 15 months
    • Training and coaching to run media production workshops for youth
    • Training and coaching for administrative and financial management of the grant
    • Tools and coaching to assess young people’s media skills and knowledge
    • Networking/Cooperation opportunities with broadcasters
    • Participation in a national public event and online campaign on youth participation in the MENA region

    For Broadcasters 

    • adhere to professional and ethical journalism standards
    • Previous experience in working with civil society groups
    • access to local NGOs and/or youth groups is a plus.

    What we offer

    • 6 grants of 125.000 € for projects of 12 to 15 months
    • Consultancy and coaching on new formats, how to include youth voices in their programs and attract more young audiences
    • Training and coaching for administrative and financial management of the grant
    • Content analysis of their program with regard to youth presence and topics
    • Networking / cooperation opportunities with NGOs working with youth
    • Participation in a national public event and online campaign on youth participation in the MENA region.

    For more informaiton:  

    http://shabablive.com/en/applications/

     

    Expired
    Deadline
    Friday, 19. Apr 2019
    Type of Call
    Call for Proposals
    Intervention Sector(s):
    Children & Youth, Communications & Media, Democracy & Civic rights, Training & Capacity Building