OpportunityTitle: Implementation of C5+1 Youth Council Program
CategoryExplanation: The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek invites proposals for a one-year grant, with the option to extend for two additional years, to administer the C5+1 Youth Council (YC) program, a dynamic platform designed to build leadership skills among English-speaking high school and university students from Central Asia and Afghanistan.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: &#8226; Kyrgyz Republic-registered universities and educational institutions; &#8226; Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, think tanks, and academic institutions; &#8226; U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGO), educational institutions partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations;
Description: The program will introduce students to U.S. foreign policy priorities in Central Asia and allow them to engage with their peers on topics relevant across the region: (1) economics, with a focus on improving regional trade flows and prospects for U.S. trade and investment; (2) shared regional environmental challenges; (3) human rights; and (4) security, with a focus on terrorist threats. Program Goal: Develop a regional network of civically engaged and English-speaking youth leaders across Central Asia who work to advance C5+1 priorities. Program Objectives: 1. Increase understanding and knowledge of participants on U.S. foreign policy and C5+1 priorities in the region (see agenda below) 2. Increase connectivity between English-speaking Central Asian and Afghan students attending Central Asian universities 3. Foster youth leadership by developing critical thinking and project management skills of program participants 4. Develop and execute community-based projects led by program participants and C5+1 program alumni Increase collaboration between C5+1 YC alumni and English-speaking high school and university participants through mentorship opportunities.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Shared grants inbox
GrantorContactText: PDS Grants Team