Call for Digital Rights Fund for WANA
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West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region
Program Overview!
Are you passionate about defending digital rights in West Asia and North Africa? The Digital Rights Fund for WANA offers grants up to $10,000 to support individuals, informal groups, and organizations committed to combating online threats and promoting internet freedom. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in your community by addressing critical issues like surveillance, cybercrime, and censorship.
The Digital Rights Fund for WANA, launched by SMEX, is dedicated to empowering those who strive to protect digital freedoms in the West Asia and North Africa region. Recognizing the increasing challenges posed by surveillance, cybercrime, and internet censorship, this fund provides financial support to initiatives that aim to create a more inclusive and secure digital environment. By offering grants up to $10,000, the program seeks to bolster efforts that defend human rights online and promote open access to information.
Benefits:
- Access funding up to $10,000 to implement projects that address digital rights challenges.
- Enhance your organization’s ability to counteract digital threats through resources and training.
- Contribute to the development of a safer and more equitable digital landscape in the WANA region.
Application Process
- Clearly define your project’s objectives, target audience, expected outcomes, and how it aligns with the fund’s focus areas.
- Confirm that your project meets the geographic and thematic requirements outlined above.
- Complete the online application form available on the SMEX website. Provide all necessary documentation and detailed information about your project.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed periodically. An evaluation committee will assess proposals based on feasibility, relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with the fund’s objectives.
- Successful applicants will be contacted with further instructions and information regarding the disbursement of funds.
Digital Rights Fund for WANA
The Digital Rights Fund for WANA, launched by SMEX, provides financial support to individuals, groups, and organizations working to protect digital rights in West Asia and North Africa. With grants of up to $10,000, the fund helps initiatives that combat surveillance, cybercrime, internet censorship, and other online threats. By supporting projects that promote internet freedom and digital security, the fund empowers local communities to advocate for open access to information and human rights online. Applications are accepted year-round, making it a continuous opportunity for those dedicated to creating a safer digital space in the region.