RIZA — meaning “root” in Greek — is a European Union–funded project that
places grassroots civil society organisations (CSOs) at the centre of upholding the
fundamental values of the European Union: human dignity, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights.
These values, embedded in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights,
must apply to everyone on EU soil — yet too often they remain out of reach
for the most marginalised, especially migrant and refugee women.
Led by the European Network of Migrant Women (ENoMW), the project is implemented in partnership with:
Foundation Pangea (Italy)
Monika – Multicultural Women’s Association (Finland)
Melissa Network (Greece)
Over the course of 4 years, RIZA will support
99 small-scale grassroots organisations across all EU Member States.
Through three funding cycles, the project will provide
financial support and tailored capacity-building to empower
grassroots actors working with and for women of migrant background — particularly
those in the most isolated and under-resourced settings.
Are led by or actively serve migrant and refugee women,
Advance women’s rights, equality, anti-discrimination, and inclusion,
Work to protect human rights and promote democratic participation at the local level.
All selected grantees will work within one or more of the following focus areas:
Strengthening knowledge and advocacy for EU fundamental rights and legal frameworks.
Combating discrimination and violence against women and girls; advancing women’s social and legal empowerment.
Building peaceful communities and amplifying the voices of migrant women in democratic spaces.
Supporting long-term impact and operational growth of grassroots organisations.
First Call for Funding now CLOSED. We no longer accept applications.
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