The European Commission Delegation in Venezuela invited to submit projects with actions directed to the following objectives and themes:
1. Strengthening of civil society organizations and democracy, by:
1.1. Supporting and strengthening the institutional capacity of organized groups, non-profit and government agencies decentralized development to improve its internal organization, strengthen their technical capabilities or financial management (including fundraising) and to improve their skills analytical and advocacy issues
1.2. The promotion of dialogue, exchanges and networking among civil society, economic and social actors and local authorities (including the dialogue south - south)
1.3. Support for sustainable processes of social, human, cultural, environmental and economic.
2. Increase public awareness and support for civil society
2.2. Actions to increase the commitment of the Venezuelan population with civil society organizations, including actions to increase public awareness and encourage voluntary and financial support to these organizations.

The full text of the Guide is available at the following addresses: http://www.delven.ec.europa.eu
http://www.delven.ec.europa.eu/es/UltimasNoticias.htm

The deadline for submission of papers is 13/04/2009, at 16.00 an information session for this call for proposals will be held at the headquarters of the Delegation of the European Commission, European Commission Building, Avenida Orinoco Las Mercedes, Caracas on 23.03.2009 at 9:30 am and Puerto Ordaz on Thursday 25.03.2009 (tbc). Interested organizations should send only one representative.

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