U.S. Embassy Haiti PD Annual Program Statement

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Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Haiti invites proposals for programs that support academic mobility between our two countries; the development of civil society; the empowerment of youth in realizing their potential through education, innovation and entrepreneurship; the democratic ideals of freedom of expression and of the press, and intellectual freedom; teaching of the English language; empowerment and security of women and girls; and strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Haiti. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives . Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Priority Program Areas: Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service Combatting corruption Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice Fostering: press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media Empowerment of women and youth Promoting entrepreneurship and business development Human rights and combatting trafficking in persons Telling America’s story in Haiti Celebrating the Haitian and American cross cultural encounter in the arts

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