Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards

Humanists International has announced on 14 December its 2021 Grants Scheme: six grant programs for a total budget of £122,000

One of Humanists International’s strategic aims is “to have successful and sustainable member organizations in every part of the world.” In order to achieve this aim, Humanists International runs on a yearly basis a Growth & Development Plan to provide funding, training, intellectual resources and other forms of support to let humanist organizations around the world develop and flourish.

The 2021 Grants Scheme that has been announced today consists of six different grant programs:

• Development Grants (£50,000)
• Digital Humanism Grants (£25,000)
• Regional Networking Meetings Grants (£15,000)
• Humanist Ceremonies Grants (£10,000)
• Young Humanist Grants (£16,000)
• Café Humaniste Online Grants (£6,000)

All details about the six grant programs, the eligibility and selection criteria, and how to apply for a grant are available on the website under the Growth & Development page.

The deadline to apply is 12 February 2021.

See also: https://humanrightsdefenders.blog/2016/06/15/humanists-calls-on-un-to-stop-reprisals-against-human-rights-defenders/

This entry was posted on December 15, 2020 at 23:38 and is filed under human rights.

Tags: call for applications, development, freedom of religion, funding, grants, Humanist International, networking, NGOs