People in Need (PIN) has launched the regional “EU COVID-19
Solidarity Programme for the Eastern Partnership” with the financial support of
the European Union.
This project will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to
respond to the immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in
Eastern Partnership countries. PIN leads a consortium, together with the
Netherlands Helsinki Committee and AFEW International, which will enhance the
capacities of CSOs to effectively respond to short- and medium-term needs and
influence longer-term policy reforms that support vulnerable groups and those
disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted social and
economic systems across the world, and magnified existing vulnerabilities and
inequalities. The prompt implementation of mitigation measures has been highly
effective in reducing the public health impacts of the crisis in Armenia.
Objective
The aim of this emergency response call is to
address the immediate COVID-related health and social needs of the most
vulnerable groups, with a particular focus on displaced civilians, including
spontaneous arrivals, to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
Funding Information
PIN will support individual grants up to a
maximum of 3 000 000 AMD (around 5 000 Euro).
Target groups
The Covid-19 situation puts a lot of stress on
many Armenian communities as well as on health and social workers hosting the
most vulnerable individuals and households. Proposed projects should
demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable groups
(including elders, people with disabilities, children, vulnerable women, etc.)
in those communities and directly address the different and intersecting needs
of them with a primary focus on spontaneous arrivals, displaced and other
highly vulnerable individuals and households.
Successful proposals will address immediate
needs and gaps, including but not limited to the following sectors:
- Covid-19 prevention and
protection. This could include actions such as:
- Distribution of Covid-19
hygiene kits;
- Supporting community and local
support facilities, local information and coordination centers or public
shelter centers for target vulnerable individuals and households with
developing and implementing Covid-prevention immediate procedures such as
distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and installation of
protective measures;
- Supporting local health and
social workers including community service centers;
- Preparation and dissemination
of awareness raising materials on Covid-19 prevention actions, and/or
referral or support information to access Covid-19 support.
Target regions
In this emergency call, proposed projects should
target communities across Armenia hosting displaced and spontaneously arrived
individuals and households.
Eligibility Criteria
- This call for proposals is open
to non-profit-taking civil society organizations with the status of a
legal entity, established in Armenia. It is also possible to apply as a
consortium where there is a clear distribution of the roles of each party.
- Applications submitted by public administration institutions, State institutions, State agencies, local authorities, regional authorities, political parties or organizations affiliated with political parties are not eligible for this call.
Post Date - 20-Oct-2020