CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative 2024

Introduction to the CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative

CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative is a worldwide alliance of civil society organizations and activists founded in 1993, committed to enhancing citizen action and civil society on a global scale.

The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), Enable and Amplify Project, led by CIVICUS in partnership with Global Focus, seeks to promote and safeguard inclusive democracy and civic space by enhancing the utilization of digital technology for civic engagement.

The project primarily assists local civil society actors operating in challenging environments in countries of the global south.
The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) team at CIVICUS is looking for experienced civil society organizations in Tunisia, Venezuela, Ghana, and Mozambique (one in each country) to take charge of implementing interventions related to pre-, during, and post-election activities.

These interventions, lasting between three to six months, will concentrate on combating misinformation and disinformation, and promoting electoral integrity through the use of digital tools.

This includes monitoring elections, advocacy efforts, and mobilization to enhance civic participation, particularly among women, girls, youth, and other marginalized groups, utilizing digital approaches.
Deliverables:

Monthly progress reports.
Assessment report detailing prevalent misinformation and disinformation threats and patterns in the designated intervention country.
Fact-checking and counter-narrative content along with strategies.
Training materials and corresponding reports.
Advocacy campaign materials and related reports.
Final project report assessing the effectiveness of interventions, outlining findings, lessons learned, recommendations, and sustainability strategies.

Requirements:

Interested applicants must:

Be a local civil society organization located in Tunisia, Venezuela, Ghana, or Mozambique.
Demonstrate expertise and a successful track record in delivering interventions related to elections and combating disinformation.
Possess an extensive network and firsthand experience collaborating with civil society, including DDI target groups in the regions they are applying for.
Have significant experience and reach in implementing projects at both national and sub-national levels.
Be formally and legally registered organizations.

Desirable Qualifications:

Applications submitted by a consortium of organizations from each eligible country that collaborate to combine expertise, broaden their reach, and facilitate a more comprehensive process.
Direct experience in the intersection of digital/technology for positive impact and inclusive democracy, as well as in promoting democratic practices within election processes.

Expected Timeframe:

The chosen partners will have a timeframe of three to six months, spanning from May 2024 to January 2025, to fulfill the grant requirements.

How to Apply and Deadline:

The application deadline is May 29, 2024. To apply for this grant, please follow this two-step process:

Complete this eligibility test form.
After completing the form, you can submit your proposal via email. Applications from those who haven’t filled out the eligibility form will not be considered.
Submit the following documents:

A technical proposal outlining the proposed interventions in accordance with the Terms of Reference, including a detailed work plan, results framework, and communications plan. Please include examples of past projects similar to this.
CVs of the key team members involved.
A simple budget in United States Dollars.

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CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative 2024