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Voice is a new innovative grant facility that supports the most marginalised and discriminated people in ten low- and lower-middle income countries in Africa and Asia. It aims to amplify and connect thus far unheard voices in efforts to leave no one behind.
Voice is an initiative by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is executed by a consortium between Oxfam Novib and Hivos.
Grants
Voice stands out from other grant-making programmes by developing a grant application and reporting process adapted to the five target groups and four grant types and that is accessible, user-friendly and innovative.
Voice is designed to support (local) formal organisations and networks as well as informal groups. There are four different types of grants listed below. 90 percent of the available grant budget will be allocated at national level while the remainder is available for global multi-country calls. All calls will be announced on the website.
Target Groups
Voice targets the most marginalised and discriminated groups in ten low- and lower-middle income countries in Africa and Asia. The programme aims to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations and representatives of the following groups to increase their social, economic and political participation.
Focus countries
Voice targets the most marginalised and discriminated groups in Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Indonesia, Philippines, Laos and Cambodia.
