The EU project SouthMed WiA Launches its 1st Call for Proposals to support gender equality in the Southern Mediterranean Audiovisual Sector

SouthMed WiA, a project funded by the European Union within the framework of the regional programme Med Film, has launched its 1st Call for Proposals. The objective of this call is to support projects addressing weaknesses and issues related to gender equality and the under-representation of women in the audiovisual sector in seven Southern Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia.

The present call will contain the following lots: research activities, training, awareness raising and advocacy. The indicative amount available for the 3 lots is EUR 340 000. Any grant awarded under this call for proposals will fall between minimum EUR 80 000 and maximum EUR 100 000.

SouthMed WiA will support the beneficiaries of the grants during the implementation of the projects by providing capacity building, networking activities and continuous coaching.

The deadline for applications is 15 September 2017, at 21:00 (GMT).

For more information go to: www.smedwia.eu