Funding Opportuntiy | Bangladesh

19 Nov

by Eleni Rozali

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General discussion

Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling

Deadline Date: December 11, 2025

Donor Name: UN Women

Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000

Country: Bangladesh

Language: English

Focus Areas: Women & Gender, Politics, Democracy & Good Governance, Youth & Adolescents, Civil Society Development, Storytelling, Leadership

Link: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/programme-implementation/2025/11/unw-ap-bgd-cfp-2025-018-call-for-proposal-cfp-democratic-reforms-through-inclusive-participation-in-bangladesh-drip-using-storytelling-as-a-tool-for-leadership-and-advocacy

Description:

UN Women, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is implementing the “Democratic Reform through Inclusive Participation” (DRIP) project in Bangladesh.

The initiative seeks to foster a more inclusive and participatory democratic and electoral process, ensuring that diverse voices—particularly those of women, youth, and socially excluded groups—are meaningfully represented in political, governance, and decision-making processes.

The project is scheduled for implementation from 1 February 2025 to 30 November 2026, spanning ten months. The proposed budget for the initiative ranges from approximately 1.21 crore to 1.45 crore BDT, equivalent to around 100,000 to 120,000 USD. This initiative represents a strategic effort to transform social norms, elevate women’s voices in politics, and strengthen inclusive democratic practices in Bangladesh.