European Union Call for Proposals: Strengthening Child Protection Systems in Fragile Contexts
The European Union issues a call for proposals to strengthen child protection systems in fragile and conflict-affected states. The program aims to build national and community-based mechanisms for preventing and responding to violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect of children. Key components include legal and policy reform, workforce capacity building, case management, alternative care systems, and psychosocial support. Emphasis is placed on integrating child protection with education, health, and social protection sectors. The donor seeks innovative, evidence-based approaches that are culturally sensitive and sustainable.
Strategic Overview
The European Union issues a call for proposals to strengthen child protection systems in fragile and conflict-affected states. The program aims to build national and community-based mechanisms for preventing and responding to violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect of children. Key components include legal and policy reform, workforce capacity building, case management, alternative care systems, and psychosocial support. Emphasis is placed on integrating child protection with education, health, and social protection sectors. The donor seeks innovative, evidence-based approaches that are culturally sensitive and sustainable.
Who is it For?
International NGOs, local CSOs, government agencies, and UN agencies with demonstrated experience in child protection programming in humanitarian and development settings. Target demographics include organizations working in EU priority countries such as the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and Middle East.
Priorities
The EU's strategic agenda is framed by the EU Child Rights Strategy and the Humanitarian Child Protection Mandate. Priorities include ending child labour, eliminating child marriage, protecting children on the move, and ensuring access to justice for children. The EU emphasizes gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion, and child participation.
Eligibility
Rigorous eligibility criteria include proven financial and operational capacity, a track record of child safeguarding policies, and experience with EU grant management. Technical requirements include expertise in case management, family strengthening, and community-based child protection. Organizations must adhere to the Do No Harm principle and ensure conflict sensitivity.
Path to Success
Phase 1: Needs Assessment and Theory of Change - GSLI's Child Protection in Humanitarian Setting course provides foundational knowledge on child protection systems, while the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning course enables rigorous baseline assessments. Phase 2: Proposal Design and Budgeting - The Writing Winning Proposals and Financial Management for NGOs courses equip teams to craft compelling narratives and compliant budgets. Phase 3: Implementation and Capacity Strengthening - The Leadership, Governance and Accountability for the Humanitarian Sector course builds local governance structures. GSLI's integrated training ensures child protection interventions are evidence-based, ethically sound, and donor-compliant.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Child protection in humanitarian setting
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Writing Winning Proposals
- Financial Management for NGOs
- Leadership, governance and accountability for the humanitarian sector
Deadline: 2026-08-01
Persona: Public Health
Urgency: Normal