Social Media Campaigns Against Hate (Lebanon)

• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this call, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  – Be a digital media outlet registered in Lebanon, with a clear editorial policy and a commitment to ethical standards, or a registered civil society organization with a commitment to human rights and social equality.
  – Have a proven track record of producing quality and independent journalism or impactful and strategic programming with a focus on social and political issues.
  – Have a strong online presence and outreach, with a website, social media platforms, and a loyal and engaged audience.
  – Consortia of CSOs and/or CSOs and media outlets, which satisfy the above criteria, are also eligible.
• Type of Funding: Programmatic
• Target Country: Lebanon
• Application Language: English, Arabic

The Samir Kassir Foundation (SKF) invites Lebanon-based civil society organizations (CSOs) and independent digital media outlets to submit proposals for developing and implementing multi-layered social media campaigns that demonstrate the struggle and the challenges of marginalized communities in Lebanon, and the impact of organized hate campaigns and stereotyping on their livelihood and well-being.

Objective
The objective of this call for proposals is to support CSOs and independent digital media outlets in Lebanon to conduct social media campaigns that address the struggles, challenges, misconceptions of one or more of the following marginalized groups:

• LGBTQ community
• Refugees
• People with disabilities
• Women
• Migrant workers

Funding Information
SKF will provide grants of up to $17,500 to selected applicants.

Duration
The project duration is 3 months.

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