Nike (RED)Local projects in Africa in the fight against HIV/AIDS, which combine prevention and awareness with football.

The power of sport to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa

ContentNike Inc. and (RED) are working together to leverage the power of sport to fight HIV/AIDS. This is a unique partnership where (RED) and Nike have created a dual approach focusing on two initiatives : education and medication.

Nike has a proven history of elevating global causes to create consumer awareness and participation. The Nike and (RED) concept is a simple one that invites people to “Lace Up. Save Lives” by purchasing a pair of Nike (RED) laces.

Profits from the sale of the (RED) products will be split equally between the King Baudouin Foundation and the Global Fund. The King Baudouin Foundation will identify and support community based programmes in Africa that are using football to promote awareness around HIV/AIDS prevention. The Global Fund will provide medicine for those affected by HIV/AIDS.

KBF was Nike's grant-giving partner for Nike's successful Stand Up Speak Up anti-racism campaign between 2005-2009.

The goal of this call for proposals is to support football-based programs that deliver education on HIV/AIDS with the aim of preventing more young people from contracting the disease and reducing the stigma which surrounds it. Grants will be open to all African based initiatives.

Special attention will be paid to applications that, either directly or indirectly, address girls as the most vulnerable segment of the population. We also value projects that are innovative, collaborative and focused.
Target group

Support is intended for the following types of organizations :
- Africa based
- Nationally registered non-governmental organization, association, or club
- Football program
- HIV/AIDS program experience (education, prevention, stigma reduction)
- Youth serving
- Gender program experience

Timing
Launching the call: 03/12/2009
Deadline for submisson of application forms: 01/02/2010
Announcement of the selection by an independent jury: 01/04/2010

Selection criteria
The following application criteria must be met to be considered for funding:
• Application must be completed in English or French.
• Application must be completed and submitted online. Emailed applications will be accepted at gmt@kbs-frb.be. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
• Applications must be received before 1st February 2010.
• The person responsible for the project must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Applicant organization must be a registered organization in the African country of operations; the project must be implemented in the African country where registered.
• The applicant organization and the project can have no commercial aim.
• The applicant organization and the project must be non-governmental. Partnerships with governmental institutions are welcome (e.g. schools, health centers).

Minimum project criteria required for funding consideration:
• Football program.
• Youth targeted.
• Clear and sharply focused set of goals and objectives.
• Clear program plan that includes addressing girls’ vulnerability, either directly or indirectly.

Clear program plan that includes addressing HIV prevention and/or stigma reduction.

• Program plan that includes education and skill building (e.g. life skills, leadership skills, negotiation skills, financial literacy, livelihood training, gender training).

Additional project criteria indicating effective practice:
• Address social and gender norms;
• Partnership or collaboration with other programs or organizations;
• Mentors, role models, and/or other youth-adult partnerships;
• Community involvement;
• Linkages to HIV/AIDS services;
• Offers multiple approaches to education and skill building;
• Prepares youth for income generation.

We will not support organizations that discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We will not provide support for:
- Individuals (scholarships, stipends, fellowships, personal assistance);
- Individual sports teams sponsorships;
- For-profit ventures;
- Religious groups for religious purposes;
- Capital campaigns, endowment funds or memorials;
- Lobbying, political or fraternal activities;
- Individual study, research or travel grants;
- Unsolicited auction product or table sponsorships.

Support
Grant amounts will range between €3,500 and €17,000 and cannot represent more than 40% of an organization’s annual budget. In exceptional circumstances the jury can decide to increase the size of the grants. Grant monies cannot be allocated for major capital expenditure.
An independent jury composed of experts will select the projects which will receive financial support. The selection procedure takes place in two stages:
o pre-selection procedure effected by two juries: one for the English applications and one for the French applications;
o final selection carried out by an international jury.

Financial support
from €3.500 until €17.000
How to submit an application form?
You can fill in the application form online.

If you cannot fill in the application form online, you can  download an application form here (doc, 217 KB)
Please send your application form to: gmt@kbs-frb.be

Contact:
For general information:  Contact Center - 070-233 065
For specific details: Daniel Salole - 02-549 02 64

Sites for more information:
www.nikefootball.com and http://kbs-frb.be/call.aspx?id=256078&LangType=1033
 


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Endoh Echani Henry
12/01/2010 9:14pm

Dear Sir
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or Email us on echanihenry@yahoo.com
Best regards
Mr Endoh Echani Henry
General supervisor
Relife foundation for health

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