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Feed the Minds’ Education for Change Project Criteria Feed the Minds (FTM) supports non-formal education projects which empower marginalised people in the Global South1 through our Education for Change programme. The primary beneficiaries of our work with partners are adults; however, a few FTM projects target primarily youth and children. FTM partners are non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or community-based organisations (CBOs) working to support the most marginalised in communities. They range from small local organisations which are new to project management, reporting and fundraising to larger organisations working across several countries. Many of our partners are Christian; some are of different faiths or none. Literacy is central to our strategy, therefore all projects supported by FTM must have a literacy component. By literacy we mean more than just reading, writing and numeracy; we see literacy as a tool for transformation under a broad definition which embraces IT and other media resources. See FTM’s Literacy Policy for more details FTM invites applications for projects of £1,000 - £25,000 for 1-3 years duration. When a project is approved and funds are secured, the organisation becomes a partner of FTM. All partners are invited to join the FTM network which shares good practice and materials among FTM partners. FTM supports cross-organisational learning, through its network, which includes actively encouraging organisations including FTM, to work together and share good practice. Membership of FTM’s network is reviewed every 2 years. FTM provides a range of organisational support to partners including incorporating and strengthening literacy, project management, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, communications and fundraising. This support varies according to the needs of our partners and the resources available. Towards the end of the particular project, the partnership with FTM will be reviewed. If appropriate, the partner might be invited to submit an additional application for another project. Feed the Minds looks for projects which link closely with our core values 1 By Global South we mean resource-poor countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, South and Central America, Pacific Island States. Park Place, 12 Lawn Lane, London, SW8 1UD.020 7582 3535. www.feedtheminds.org, Registered charity in England and Wales (291333) and Scotland (SCO41999) Partnership Creativity Integrity Diversity Literacy is central to our strategy; therefore all projects supported by FTM must have a literacy component. FTM supports projects under the following categories: Civic education for adults to actively engage in community issues including local decision making, demanding their rights, governance, voter education, participation in democratic processes, environmental responsibility. Health awareness-raising, prevention and education projects which adopt a holistic, inclusive and compassionate approach, including HIV & AIDS (see FTM’s HIV & AIDS Policy), maternal and reproductive health. Peacebuilding projects in fragile states, including trauma-healing, conflict resolution, training church leaders, inter-religious dialogue. Theological education which links spiritual and community issues. This includes support for existing Theological Education by Extension (TEE) programmes strengthening the role of Church leaders in addressing issues in marginalised communities such as food security, peacebuilding, HIV and AIDS etc. Vocational training for adults of low economic status who have limited access to employment and income opportunities. Evidence of the need for the skill to be taught must be provided and realistic opportunities for sustainable income generation should be demonstrated. The trainers must have relevant and demonstrable expertise. FTM will also consider innovative projects that do not fit into the above categories but which reflect the core values of FTM. Park Place, 12 Lawn Lane, London, SW8 1UD.020 7582 3535. www.feedtheminds.org, Registered charity in England and Wales (291333) and Scotland (SCO41999) FTM supports projects which: bring about meaningful changes in the lives of the beneficiaries have a literacy component which strengthens communities and civil society arise from a locally identified need and are appropriate to local context and culture engage target groups in active learning use participatory approaches to achieve clear outcomes involve local people in decision-making throughout the project recognise the important role that women play in development are sustainable and have an impact that continues beyond the funding period build the capacity of partner organisations and local communities target marginalised communities are cost-effective prioritise indigenous literature and / or knowledge FTM does not support projects which: include more than 15% for capital expenditure (e.g. buildings, vehicles or IT equipment) focus primarily on the provision of materials (e.g. books for libraries, uniforms for orphans) focus primarily on providing healthcare, agriculture, animal husbandry, shelter, food include funding for micro-credit fund doctoral or other research provide school fees or scholarships provide free distribution of journals or periodicals primarily focus on Bible translation bribes, coerces or entices people to convert to any religious belief support for journals, periodicals or magazines are developed and managed by organisations based in the Global North are aimed primarily at raising awareness of development issues in the Global North are not in line with FTM’s HIV & AIDS Policy Last Updated September 2012 Park Place, 12 Lawn Lane, London, SW8 1UD.020 7582 3535. www.feedtheminds.org, Registered charity in England and Wales (291333) and Scotland (SCO41999)