OpportunityTitle: Educational Opportunities for Community Leaders
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience working with religious leaders at the provincial and district level in Afghanistan, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability, and capacity to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. Local knowledge about the communities involved in the programmatic activities will be vital to the success of the program.
Description: In order to have an impact on communities at the most grassroots level, engaging local religious leaders who lead and influence these communities is key. These individuals have been referred to as the &#147;cognitive center of gravity&#148; of their communities. In providing English and Information Technology (IT) training for local religious leaders in various locations nationwide, we aim to provide access to information and technology that they might not otherwise have. These local leaders, in turn, can serve as role models for their local communities with regard to the benefits of accessing information through the Internet and learning English language.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries &amp; Submissions
GrantorContactText: Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, &lt;br/&gt;Afghanistan