Annual Program Statement

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PAS Chennai seeks proposal for multiple project objectives, each proposal should focus primarily on one of the following priority project areas. · Inclusive Economic Growth: Activities that build India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem through women’s economic empowerment. Improve the connections between U.S. and Indian businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities for women, youth, and undeserved populations. · Countering Disinformation: P rojects that r einforce journalistic standards to counter disinformation; support freedom of information; encourage transparency; promote critical thinking; and instill media ethics through educational methods and materials. Journalists and citizens will be better equipped to evaluate and hold to account all sources of information. · Disaster Management: Activities related to building capacity in community volunteers, leaders, and first responders who can take effective action before, during, and after an emergency. Increase understanding of all-hazards mitigation and management and build civic participation, good governance, and resilient communities. · Active Citizenship: Projects that support human rights, racial/ethnic equality, women’s empowerment, diversity, and social inclusion in civil society, with special focus on youth and grassroots communities. (Please refer the full announcement available in related documents tab)

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