Call for Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Applications for Capacity Building on Anti-discrimination Programming and Advocacy

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

• detect discrimination risks and barriers, and integrate equality safeguards into programme design, delivery, monitoring and learning.
• create or enhance practical prevention, response and referral mechanisms for communities affected by discrimination.
• Strengthen evidence-based advocacy with communities, public institutions and other duty bearers, and produce 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 assist between 20,000,000 RWF and 30,000,000 RWF to execute 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.