{"id":17190,"date":"2026-08-05T19:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/?p=17190"},"modified":"2026-08-05T19:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:32:47","slug":"apoios-afsc-2026-oportunidade-exclusiva-e-ideal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/bolsas-e-fundos\/apoios-afsc-2026-oportunidade-exclusiva-e-ideal\/","title":{"rendered":"AFSC 2026 Grants: A Unique and Ideal Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Funding Opportunity for Peace and Social Justice Projects<\/h1>\n<p>Small grants from AFSC Global Voices for Peace 2026 represent an excellent opportunity for activists, youth leaders and civil society organisations in Cape Verde seeking to drive social change at a community level. Organised by the <em>American Friends Service Committee<\/em> (AFSC), this microfinance programme aims to strengthen local initiatives that promote non-violence, human rights, social cohesion and constructive dialogue.<\/p>\n<h3>Programme Objectives and Impact in Cape Verde<\/h3>\n<p>In the Cape Verdean context, promoting a culture of peace and civic participation is essential for tackling socio-economic challenges, empowering young people and promoting gender equality. The funds made available are intended for seed projects (<em>seed grants<\/em>) who need a helping hand to turn creative ideas into concrete actions that make a difference to the community.<\/p>\n<p>Proposals may cover a range of areas of intervention, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Education for peace and non-violence:<\/strong> Training courses, discussion forums and <em>workshops<\/em> in schools or neighbourhoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowerment of young people and women:<\/strong> Establishing community leadership networks and forums for active political participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art and culture for social change:<\/strong> The use of music, theatre or the visual arts as tools for raising awareness and resolving conflicts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate justice and resilience:<\/strong> Projects that combine environmental protection with the well-being and stability of local communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who can apply?<\/h3>\n<p>The call for proposals is open to individual activists, informal groups, youth collectives and small non-governmental organisations based in Cape Verde. Priority will be given to proposals that are original, inclusive and demonstrate direct and deep engagement with the beneficiary communities.<\/p>\n<p>Extensive experience in managing large grants is not required; the main focus is on the potential for impact, the feasibility of the proposal and a commitment to the values of peace and social justice.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Practical Information and Submission<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a project that will bring about positive change in your community in Cape Verde, please prepare your proposal and submit your application by the deadline.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> 15 September 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programme details:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitydesk.org\/2026\/07\/25\/afsc-global-voices-for-peace-small-seed-grants-2026\/\">Opportunity Desk \u2013 AFSC Global Voices for Peace Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to the application form:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/afsc.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gvp-grant-application-for-2026.pdf\">Download Application Form (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an innovative idea to promote peace and social justice in your community in Cape Verde? 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