OpportunityTitle: Content creation to build local capacity in addressing violent extremism and promoting positive decision making among Malaysian youth
CategoryExplanation: To build local capacity in addressing violent extremism and promoting positive decision making among youth
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Foreign Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks
Description: The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur will help select the Malaysian partner institution and vet participants in the content production training. The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur will be closely involved in the grant administration. The Embassy is seeking an organization with experience in creating CVE-focused programs and content in Malaysia to produce documentaries, podcasts, and social media posts effective in countering violent extremism. A successful proposal will integrate the training of a diverse collection of young, local talent to produce their own content effective in supporting CVE efforts. Specific Objectives: 1. Production of at least three documentaries (video, radio and/or online) focused on contemporary domestic/regional issues related to extremism in Malaysia. 2. The project should provide for the training of a diverse collection of Malaysian content designers, representing several backgrounds, to produce effective CVE-focused content. 3. The proposal should include a plan to publicize the content throughout the country in a wide variety of distribution channels including: a. National/regional media b. Road Shows c. Radio d. Online
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Official email
GrantorContactText: Morgan O&apos;Brien III &lt;br/&gt;Press Attache &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur