The application procedure
Find more information about the eligibility criteria and the application procedures for our programmes here!
Local CSO Programme
We are recruiting 20 representatives of small local/regional civic organisations or grassroot movements from across Georgia to participate in our annual 10-day training course, consisting of two 5-day workshops.
Participants commit to actively participating in both of the two 5-day workshops. They also commit to bringing lessons and insights from the work of their organisations into the trainings for practical exchange.
Access to financial support
Additionally, CSOs and grassroot movements whose representatives or staff take part in the training programme will have the option to apply to financial support via a sub-granting scheme in the framework of this project. The sub-granting scheme will particularly encourage projects inspired by the interactions and new knowledge acquired during the training and that aim to monitor, report and advocate for Georgia’s human rights commitments and the implementation of human rights-related strategies.
With generous support from the European Union, costs associated with participating in the programme will be covered, including accommodation, transportation, breakfast and lunch catering, as well as one welcome dinner.
See the agenda you are committing toParticipants should:
- Represent small local civic organisations or grassroot movements[1] with potential for impact in their local/regional settings;
- be based in Georgia, including Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia; and
- be able to bring diverse perspectives on issues related to human rights, including but not limited to: gender, ethnic minority's rights, children's rights, legal aid, fundamental rights, digital rights, climate change and sustainability, anti-corruption, democracy and good governance promotion, from religious/faith-based organisations, migrants’ and refugees' rights and humanitarian actors, as well as workers' rights.
[1] Less formally structured and community-based organisations of private people.
Please prepare in one document:
- An up-to-date CV in English or Georgian, and
- a short motivation statement in English or Georgian, detailing what you would like to get out of the training and how this would benefit your organisation (max two paragraphs).
Applications with all required documents should be submitted via email to executive@hertie-school.org by 23.59PM CET on 31 January 2024.
The selection committee may on a case-by-case basis schedule interviews or follow-up calls with individual applicants.
