The Comic Relief International Grants in 7 categories

Deadline: 30 December 2014

The Comic Relief visioning a just world free from poverty accepts grant applications from organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa and from the select invited organizations outside Africa to benefit from its International Grants.

The Comic Relief makes grant support in health sector in countries where the under-five mortality rate is above 80 per 1000 live births and/or where the maternal mortality rate is above 300 per 100,000 (according to annual UN inter-agency group data)

7 (Seven) Goals of Comic Relief

1. Women aged 15-49 and children under five have improved health
2. Disadvantaged children and adults gain access to, and attain, a good quality of education
3. Women and girls are equal and respected members of society
4. Slum dwellers have an improved quality of life
5. Children and young people at risk are safer, with greater opportunities to increase their skills and life prospects
6. People affected by HIV have an improved quality of life
7. Poor people can improve their income through trade, enterprises and employment

Approaches

1. Support young people at key transitions in their lives
2. Develop young leaders, improve participation and voice
3. Provide greater safety, reduce violence and abuse for vulnerable people and increase community cohesion
4. Reduce stigma and discrimination, change attitudes and bringe greater equality

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Applicants can submit more than one application in the same year.
• Proposed project (single) can include up to three goals.

For more information, please visit CR International Grant.