Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Join the movement to empower young women and men in Africa with entrepreneurial skills and digital literacy! The Going Beyond project is a five-year collaboration between Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and the Mastercard Foundation, empowering over 300,000 youths, particularly young women (70%), in Africa to lead transformational change.
The Going Beyond project aims to scale DOT’s evidence-based, peer-to-peer model and will be implemented in four African countries – Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
DOT is now seeking youth-led organizations (YLOs) and youth-serving organizations (YSOs) from Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia to partner with us in delivering locally appropriate and culturally relevant digital inclusion and enterprise growth programs over the next four years.
Eligibility criteria include:
- A youth-led, youth-serving organization or Women-led Organization (WLO)
In Youth-Led Organizations, young people are the principal decision makers. Adults may be involved in the organization but they are not the principal actors. Meanwhile, Youth-serving Organizations are entities that focus on the development, support, and empowerment of young people. These organizations provide various services, resources, and opportunities designed to meet the needs of youth and help them achieve their full potential, but may or may not be led by young people.
Women-led Organization (WLO) (WLOs are governed or directed by women, or whose leadership is principally made up of women – demonstrated by over 70% or more occupying senior leadership positions.)
- Legally registered and operating in Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Tanzania, or Zambia
- A track record of 2+ years in operation and at least 1 completed project
- An organizational bank account and audited books of accounts for at least 2 years
- A dedicated team members willing to invest time and effort in capacity strengthening and organizational development
- Experience in youth entrepreneurship and livelihoods programming
- Experience in gender inclusive youth mobilization and empowerment, and demonstrated commitment to gender equality, women’s rights, and economic and digital inclusion of marginalized young people. .
- Willingness to enter a multi-year partnership opportunity
Benefits
- Resource Access: Gain access to financial, material, and intellectual resources that enhance your organization’s ability to impact their community.
- Capacity Enhancement: Receive training and development opportunities that build organizational capacity and expertise in youth development.
- Network Expansion: Join a wider network of like-minded organizations, sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices to amplify impact.
Submission Guidelines
Apply online at https://dotl.in/gb-applications by September 30, 2024. Visit our website for the application form and detailed guidelines at: Link
Interested in learning more about the project and application process? Please email us at [email protected] to express your interest in attending an information session on Thursday, Sept 12th, 2024 from 8:00 to 9:00 am EDT.
Timelines
- September 3, 2024: Application process opens
- September 30, 2024: Application process closes at 5 pm EDT
- October 1 – 30, 2024: Virtual Due Diligence process with shortlisted applicants
- November 1 – 30, 2024: In-person Due Diligence visits with shortlisted applicants
- December 15, 2024: Applicants notified of selection decisions
- January 1 – 30, 2025: Contracting with selected applicants
- February 15, 2025: Partner onboarding begins
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Going Beyond Project