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EU launches programme to promote civil society organisations in Cuba

20-02-2019

Within the framework of bilateral cooperation between the European Union and Cuba, the Delegation of the European Union to the island is launching the Thematic Programme "Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities". Support for the development of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cuba, with the purpose of granting subsidies to contribute to the strengthening of this sector in Cuba as actors in inclusive sustainable development and governance in the country. 

This programme seeks to strengthen the work of civil society organisations in Cuba in the promotion of culture as a vector of sustainable development and for social inclusion and dialogue between communities.

The working areas prioritised are:

  • The environment and climate change
  • Values for citizenship;
  • Equity and equality of opportunities relating to: gender; age (with emphasis on children, adolescents and the elderly); sexual orientation and gender identity; and people with disabilities.

The call will close at 20:00 on 05/04/2019 (Brussels date and time).

See the terms of the call