Democracy Funding

Empowering Indigenous Peoples for Democratic Renewal

I. Introduction

Pleased to share this project proposal with the Democracy Community of Practice (CoP). The proposal, aligning with the Democracy CoP's vision, mission, and purpose; and taking into account the limited time and funds; aims to empower a small number of community leaders/activists from indigenous groups from Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

II. Project Overview

• Project Title: Empowering Indigenous Communities for Inclusive Democracy
• Project Duration: 2 months
• Project Budget: USD$3,333

III. Project Description

A. Objectives:

• Raise Awareness: Increase awareness among selected number of community leaders/activists from indigenous communities in Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific about indignities rights, freedoms, and the importance of democratic participation.
• Inclusivity: Foster collaboration between the community leaders/activists to promote a more inclusive democracy.

B. Activities:

• Collaborative Initiatives: Facilitate networking and partnerships between the participating community leaders/activists through online meetings and forums.
• Information Dissemination: Work with participating community leaders/activists to develop and distribute educational materials in local languages through online platforms to ensure accessibility for the selected ethnic populations.

C. Expected Outcomes:

• Increased awareness and understanding of democratic principles among the participating community leaders/activists.
• Empowered indigenous leaders/activists capable of advocating for their communities' needs.
• Establish collaborative connections between the selected indigenous groups.

IV. Alignment with Democracy CoP's Vision, Mission, and Purpose

• Vision: The project aligns with the Democracy CoP's vision by striving to strengthen democracy, sustain peace, and better serve marginalized people.
• Mission: It enables democratic renewal by increasing the meaningful participation of indigenous communities, who are often marginalized politically.
• Purpose: The project seeks to contribute to shaping the culture of human rights, inclusion, and equity among the participating community leaders/activists. It aim to amplify their voices and contribute to democratization efforts in these regions.

V. Collaboration

The project recognizes the importance of collaboration and will actively seek involving Democracy CoP members who share an interest in the project. Their expertise and support will be vital to the project's impact.

VI. Budget

Total Project Budget: USD$3,333

Budget Allocation:

1. Translation services - $1,300
2. Online Platform and Technical Support - $300
3. Educational Material Development (digital resources) - $1,400
4. Contingency Fund (10% of total budget for unforeseen expenses) - $333