Winrock International, through the USAID-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia project, calls on prospective organizations interested in supporting one or more of the following objectives in Kazakhstan:
Objective 1
Reducing vulnerability of at-risk populations and migrants, including youth and women, to all forms of trafficking in persons (TIP) through timely provision of accurate information on emerging risks of TIP (including recruitment through Internet), fraudulent acts towards migrants, safe migration opportunities, and COVID-19 related restrictions and protection measures.
Objective 2
Enhancement of identification and referral of trafficked persons. Strengthening the knowledge of local executive bodies on referral mechanisms. Introduction of a victim-centered approach to state lawyers/advocates who provide free legal assistance to trafficking victims and vulnerable migrants.
Objective 3
Reducing vulnerability of youth to all forms of trafficking in persons (TIP) to protect themselves and stay safe. Strengthening the knowledge of vulnerable youth about CTIP and safe migration.
Objective 4
Provision of assistance to vulnerable migrants and foreign trafficking victims and ensure their referral to state and non-state organizations on employment opportunities.
For full details and instructions please see the request for applications (RFA) linked below, available in English and Russian. The deadline for submission of the application is February 28, 2022.