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In exceptional cases, KIOS also funds projects that fall outside of the strategic focus outlined below. Because of limited funds, priority will be given to projects within the strategic focus.
Focus rights
In its funding policy, KIOS prioritises projects addressing
- Democratic Rights
- Gender Equality
- Right to Education
Geographical focus
Geographically KIOS focuses its support primarily to
- Eastern Africa: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea.
- South Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Tibet.
Outside of geographical focus areas, funding can be granted only in exceptional cases and only to projects in post-conflict countries and countries with weak mechanisms for protecting human rights.
Beneficiary groups
KIOS aims at supporting projects that strengthen and protect the rights of the most disadvantaged groups in society. Special consideration is given to the promotion of the human rights of women, children, minorities and the poor.
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Checklist for Applying
1. Familiarize yourself with the KIOS Application Guide.
2. Download KIOS Application Form or ask for the Application Form by sending us an email at kios@kios.fi.
3. Carefully read through the Application Form Guidelines (attached to the Application Form).
4. Fill in the Application Form.
5. Check that you have attached the required documents to your application: Project Budget, Two Written References, Annual Budget, Statutes or By-laws, Registration Certificate, Annual Report, Latest Audit Reports (from the two previous years). You may also attach other relevant additional documents
6. For the two written references use KIOS reference form.
7. Send the application form and the required documents to KIOS by email and by post.
Questions? Contact us at kios@kios.fi. |
