South Asia Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief ( SAFFoRB) is a human rights network. It is working among diverse faith groups,human rights organisations and civil societies in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, India, Pakistan Sri Lanka ( Six South Asian Countries )
The South Asia Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief (SAFFoRB)
Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, Article 18
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion;
this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
“Grassroots level Grants for the FoRB initiatives”
SAFFoRB is inviting applications for the “Grassroots level Grants for the FoRB initiatives ” from civil societies in South Asia. SAFFoRB aims to support 12 grassroots-level grants for local civil societies through small grants. These initiatives could be based on the local context and need, including FoRB training, follow-up on the UPR process, research reports, fact-finding visits, campaigns, etc. Each grant will be 3000 Euros, and the project needs to be completed within three to six months.
The following criteria will be used to select the project.
- Coherent to the Vision and mission of the SAFFoRB,
- FoRB – Focus
- Inter-religious Collaboration between different civil society groups
- Awareness-raising or advocacy work,
- The time plan and activities should be doable.
The application must be sent on or before 31 October 2024. The SAFFoRB will process the application in November, and the work could start from 1 December 2024.
I have included the application form. You are welcome to contact SAFFoRB if you need further clarification on the application.
Board Members
Mr. Suvra Dev Kar
Bangladesh
Dr. Susan Cherian
India
Ms. Ja Seng Ing
Vice-chair, Myanmar
Ms. Sobia Batool
Pakistan