The applications for the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) Health Security Budget Advocacy Academy For Civil Society Organizations are ready.
GHAI is seeking applications from CSOs in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, to participate in the Health Security Budget Advocacy Academy. The goal is to enhance CSO capacity for budget advocacy in the region.
GHAI and RTSL have worked together on the Prevent Epidemics initiative to generate public support and political commitment to secure ongoing funding for epidemic preparedness. GHAI’s advocacy strategy has involved engaging policymakers, CSOs, and the media to prioritize epidemic readiness and secure reliable funding at a national level.
Program Details
Based on the insights gained since 2018, GHAI created the Facilitator’s Guide for the Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Epidemic Preparedness, a comprehensive resource that provides a systematic approach for facilitators to instruct government officials and advocates from civil society organizations on advocacy methods for epidemic preparedness.
The Facilitator’s Guide was created using GHAI’s Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Epidemic Preparedness as a foundation. It aims to showcase the program’s advocacy strategy and offer educational resources to expand Prevent Epidemics budget advocacy initiatives across various countries through workshops and potentially online learning platforms.
Benefits
- The chosen CSOs will possess a thorough understanding of the political and advocacy environment in their country. They will also have some experience in advocating for budgetary and national-level matters, particularly about mobilizing domestic funds for health-related concerns.
Eligibility Requirements
- GHAI is looking for civil society organizations in Africa, placing particular emphasis on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, that possess a thorough understanding of their country’s government and advocacy landscape.
- CSOs interested in participating should have previous experience in budget and national-level advocacy, especially in terms of securing domestic funds for health-related concerns.
- Organizations in epidemic preparedness are strongly urged to submit applications.
- Detailed eligibility criteria can be located in the RFP.
Selected Criteria
- Confirmation of legal Existence
- Capability to receive international funding
- Proficiency in English for participation in sessions and completion of tasks
- Availability of high-speed internet
- Current membership in an NGO coalition within the health sector
- Two committed representatives from each organization with support from organizational leadership to attend all webinars/in-person sessions
- Organizational strategic plan
How to Apply
All potential candidates must complete the application form found HERE . Please ensure all sections are filled out and submit the form by March 18th at the latest.
For More Information visit the Official Website of the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) Health Security Budget Advocacy Academy.
Application Deadline
March 18, 2024
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