Partnerships

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) hereby invites not-for-profit Ukraine-registered cultural sector partners working in Ukraine to submit proposals to support to use the power of culture and creative expressions to foster healing, well-being and mental health of local communities with particular focus on internally displaced persons (IDPs), in particular children, and veterans, as well as volunteers, to regain self-confidence and self-control at three levels: physical, emotional and intellectual.

Proposals up to a maximum $160,000, for a minimum 100 target beneficiaries, for a duration of approx. 9 months, starting mid-August 2023.

Specific outputs:

Component 1: Development of methodological framework and multimodal curriculum that integrates cultural practices and mental health approaches, combining various artistic disciplines, traditional knowledge, and therapeutic techniques to promote healing and resilience.

Component 2: Conducting workshops to pilot the materials and train trainers: for selecting and engaging trainers, and workshop participants, ensuring gender equality and inclusivity and sensitivity to the needs of individuals affected by the war.

Component 3: Organize pilot camps for children: Applicants should detail plans for conducting workshops to pilot the developed materials and train trainers who will subsequently deliver the program to the identified target groups.

Detailed objectives, Terms of reference, templates for budget proposal, are provided in the attached document and annexes.