Subgrants “Connecting the Dots” for economic justice, climate and gender.
The "Connecting the Dots" subgrants for economic justice, climate, and gender. These grants represent a transformative opportunity for civil society organizations in Cape Verde working at the critical intersection of these three domains. This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to address the complex and interconnected challenges affecting the archipelago's sustainable development, promoting innovative and inclusive solutions. Recognizing that economic justice, climate change, and gender equality are not isolated issues, but rather threads weaving the same tapestry of social progress, the subgrants focus on projects that demonstrate a clear understanding of these interconnections. The program seeks to support interventions that directly benefit the most vulnerable communities, ensuring that development gains are equitable and lasting.
The need to address these issues in an integrated way is more pressing than ever. Cape Verdean communities, especially women and young people, feel the impacts of climate change particularly acutely, from water scarcity and soil degradation to rising sea levels and their consequent threat to coastal infrastructure and livelihoods. Simultaneously, economic disparities persist, with significant barriers to entrepreneurship and access to fair markets, often exacerbated by restrictive social and gender norms. The “Connecting the Dots” subgrants aim to empower organizations to develop projects that address these realities holistically. Examples of supported interventions may include vocational training programs focused on green skills for women, sustainable agriculture initiatives that empower smallholder farmers and improve climate resilience, or projects that encourage women's equitable participation in decision-making related to natural resource management and climate adaptation.
The program emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange among beneficiary organizations. By connecting different actors and perspectives, the “Connecting the Dots” subgrants aim to create a robust network of organizations that can share best practices, learn from each other, and amplify their collective impact. The “Connecting the Dots” approach encourages innovation, experimentation, and the pursuit of community-based solutions that are effective, scalable, and culturally relevant to the Cape Verdean context. Funded projects are expected to result not only in tangible improvements for those involved but also in systemic changes that promote deeper and more sustainable economic, climate, and gender justice in Cape Verde.
The deadline for submitting applications for the “Connecting the Dots” subgrants is March 26, 2024.
Learn more and submit your proposal via the link: https://www.eurodad.org/call_for_grant_applications_connecting_the_dots_round_two
