CALL FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSO) APPLICATIONS
Capacity Building on Anti-Discrimination Programming and Advocacy
Application deadline: October 3rd, 2026
Rwanda Bridges to Justice (RBJ), in partnership with International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) and others, is implementing the European Union-funded Empowering Voices: Fostering Equality and Combating Discrimination in Rwanda project.
RBJ invites registered local NGOs and civil society networks to apply for a practical capacity-building programme. This is a training opportunity, not a funding call. It is intended to strengthen the impact of anti-discrimination efforts in programmes that organisations are already implementing and to increase their advocacy capacity to establish effective mechanisms for preventing discrimination.
1. Purpose and expected results
- Identify discrimination risks and barriers, and integrate equality safeguards into programme design, delivery, monitoring and learning.
- Develop or improve practical prevention, response and referral mechanisms for communities affected by discrimination.
- Strengthen evidence-based advocacy with communities, public institutions and other duty bearers, and prepare organisations for RBJ's forthcoming call for expressions of interest.
2. Who should apply
- NGOs or civil society networks registered or otherwise authorised to operate in Rwanda and currently implementing community-based programmes relevant to equality, human rights, justice, gender, youth, inclusive governance, peace and security, or related fields.
- Organisations able to nominate a staff member involved in programme implementation or advocacy and commit them to full participation and internal sharing of the learning.
3. Requirement for the upcoming expression of interest
Important: Successful completion of this capacity-building process will be one of the eligibility requirements for organisations seeking to apply under RBJ's upcoming call for expressions of interest to receive financial support between 20,000,000 RWF and 30,000,000 RWF to implement the organization’s ongoing activities in this scope of work, upon satisfactory evaluation and presentation of a work plan.
4. Training arrangements and costs
Dates and venue: Details will be communicated directly to selected participants. Cost: There is no application, registration or participation fee. Training-related logistics for selected participants will be covered.
4.1 How to apply
Complete the attached one-page application form and email it to rwandabridgestojustice@gmail.com by October 3rd, 2026. Use the subject line: Application - Anti-Discrimination Capacity Building - [Organisation Name]. Questions may be sent to rbj.procurementteam@gmail.com . Selection will consider programme relevance, the stated capacity need, commitment to apply the learning, and thematic and geographic balance.
NB* Each organization's application will be reviewed differently, so you can submit an application even if you have different details than what is requested.