Restless Development, in collaboration with Democracy Moves, has been awarded a grant of 7,500 Euros as part of the Porticus Learning Partnership. The grant aims to support youth-led action research in the areas of Democratic Governance and Civic Engagement. Over the next 18 months, three small-scale sub-grants will be awarded, with two grants to be allocated in Year 1 implementation and one grant in Year 2. The youth researcher will play a key role in conducting action research and generating youth-led insights on a specific topic related to civic engagement or democratic governance. The research should aim to create new findings and recommendations that can be utilized for advocacy and driving positive change to create new pathways for achieving more just, sustainable and democratic futures. Additionally, the researcher will contribute to the development of insights for donors and partners on how to effectively support youth-led research and facilitate change. The following research themes have been identified based on consultations with the Democracy Moves network, learning questions developed with Porticus, and the potential to scale up the research as part of other funded initiatives:
- Intergenerational alliances for countering the rise of authoritarianism
- Organizing to counter democratic backsliding
- Political participation of young people – influence and impact beyond elections
- Intersectional youth movements – effective support, gaps, and impactful initiatives
- Local threats and opportunities related to digital technologies
- Impact (positive/negative) of new media technologies
WORTH
- Connect with the Democracy Moves Scholars Network for mentorship and support on action research approaches.
- Establish informal networking and sharing spaces to gain additional insights and support from fellow researchers.
- Receive support from Restless Development and Democracy Moves throughout the research process.
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to youth researchers supporting youth-led action research in the areas of Democratic Governance and Civil Engagement.
- Proposals should address or connect with one of the main themes.
DEADLINE: July 16,2023
To apply and for more information, visit here
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