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Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in India The Annual Winter Course on Forced Migration is held each year in Kolkata by the Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group (MCRG) from 1 December to 15 December. The Ninth Annual Winter Course on Forced Migration is built on the strong aspects and achievement of 
the preceding courses. The Winter Course on Forced Migration is an outcome of the ongoing and past work by the CRG, and other collaborating groups, institutions, scholars, and human rights and humanitarian activists in the field of refugee studies and the 
broad studies on displacement, human rights and humanitarian work for the victims of forced displacement. Policy analysis of laws and administrative measures in this field also inform the course. The duration of the course is three months.  A two and a hal
f month long distance education programme precedes the fifteen-day Kolkata workshop.
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Sudan The project will provide a chance to train and change the attitudes of 20 traditional midwives, on anti-FGM  and also HIV/AIDS. Campaigns against FGM practice + open dialogue will be condcuted (10 forums in 10 selected rural areas) that address the issue o
f FGM + raise awareness of women ,youth, religious groups about negative health consequences of FGM on girls + confiscate child rights + make a pledge to stop this harmful practice in rural villages.
AF/FLC EHD Basic Literacy and Income generation project in Samangan The Eighty most vulnerable and poor women and girls will be provided the six months vocational training classes of the Gabion making along with the regular literacy classes according to the curriculum of Ministry of Education of Islamic Republic of Afghani
stan and Human Rights Women Rights and Gender Equality workshops will also be arranged.The marketing officer will have to find the market for the gabions made by the trainees and at the end of the project the trainees will be introduced to the factories wo
rking in the same sector with the help and efforts of the marketing officer through the close coordination of the organization with the stakeholders.
AF/FLC ACSFO Empowerment of civil society through capacity building networking and advocacy -Samangan The already established civil society entities are to be coordinated expanded reorganized and fostered by arranging the coordination meetings and the opportunities of the capacity building events. Civil society?s views and concerns in political social and 
economic development process will be collected analyzed raised and incorporated at the provincial level. A resource centre will be established for the civil society organizations to promote dialogue and discourse.
Frame agreement with NGO (Suomen Lahetysseura ry) Art and employment -project for women. Local women ar thought some income generating handicraft skills
Education sector capacity building, Visit of functionaries of education from the Caribbean region to Finland Functionaries of education from Antigua and Barbuda Belize Dominica Greanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) visit Finland on 5-8 Septemb
er 2012. Familiarization with the Finnish educational system brings additional value to developing education in the Caribbean region. In addition to the countries the CXC and the UWI are the central actors in developing education in the region as is the Or
ganization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) which supports the visit. The visit programme includes meetings at the Finnish National Board of Education visit to day-care centre comprehensive school upper secondary school as well as vocational education in
stitution and visit to the Department of Teacher Education of the University of Helsinki.
Asian Development Fund 10 Finland's share of the 10th replenishment for the Asian Development Fund
NGO Support / Kinship Care - Seeking community alternatives for children living away Kenya lacks a policy for alternative care for children away from home. About 300,000 children stuck in orphanages could be placed in kinship care. Kinship care is recognized as providing a host of benefits for children over other forms of alternative care 
such as orphanages. Primarily, it enables children to remain with familiar carers, reducing the need for separation from loved ones, and preserving attachments and a sense of identity. Goal is to improve the well-being and protection of most vulnerable chi
ldren by strengthening the regulatory framework and community in the provision of alternative care for children in Kenya and practical means is to develop and support the model structure in certain communities that encourages kinship care and family based 
alternatives for institutions. There is a joint program between Interpedia, Adoptions Centrum (Sweden) and Little Angels Network.
UA/FLC Institute of Political Education - Women?s involvement to political process ? their empowerment in social and economic areas Capacity building of socially active women.
Frame Agreement with NGO (Finn Church Aid) Kampala Slum Dwellers Advocacy and Development Project
Energy and environment partnership with Central America The Energy and Environment Partnership with Central America (EEP), launched during the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 by the Government of Finland and Central American countries, has attained efficient, project centered oper
ating principles.  Following the evaluation of the first phase of the project (2003-2005), the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has continued the funding of the project for the 2006-2009 period, and has allocated a total of 8,4 million euros for the pu
rpose. Austria joined the EEP in 2007, contributing a significant addition to the public financing of the partnership.  The Dominican Republic joined in 2007, bringing the number of Central American partner countries up to eight. The recent second evaluati
on suggests the funding to be continued till 2009. The 3rd phase of the partnership will be implemented during 2010-12.
Frame Agreement with NGO (Finnish Red Cross) Gender and social inclusion of women and minorities
PYM Intressiristiriitojen ja korruption vahentamiskamppanja The project aims at decreasing the conflict of interest and corruption in politics and public administration by interest management advocacy campaign (IMAN).
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Jordan The project aims at helping approximately 15 unemployed housewives, single or abused mothers in Zarqa by providing a craft that would help them achieve financial independence and to raise the living standards of their families. There will be a four-month s
ewing training for the women in Zarqa. After the training, the women start to work in a workshop that will function as a subcontractor to factories. Pure Spring seeks to secure two long term contracts with Jordanian clothing factories.
NGO Support / Ukraine gypsy community development programme Ukraine gypsy community development programme.
Project Preparation in Vietnam The funds are dedicated for the Finnish Embassy in Hanoi to perform identification, preparation, monitoring and steering, and evaluation of development cooperation interventions, as well as other tasks related to the implementation of Finnish development p
olicy on the country-level.
Frame agreement with NGO (Plan Finland) Increase interest in and comprehension of child rights and development, as well encourage people to promote the issues both locally and globally
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in East Timor The main objectives of the project are: to provide assistance and empowerment for victims of domestic violence, to conduct awareness-raising, conscientisize and empower women and their families in terms of economy, health and education, to build advocacy n
etwork for women's rights, needs and interests that is supported by research, monitoring, documentation and campaigning, to carry out activities to ensure the organization's independence and sustainability.
Core support to UNAIDS Support and develop the activities of the UN HIV/AIDS -programme.
MAS/FLC PT Foundation Capacity Development Programme 2013 Volunteer development communication and advocacy staff development. The foundation gives HIV/Aids information and support and defends sexual and gender rights.
Supporting activities to NFBKP Mama Misitu (MM) is a communication and advocacy campaign on forestry, governance and national development. The campaign was initiated by Tanzania Natural Resources Forum (TNRF) which received funding support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
. The campaign started with a Pilot phase which took place in 18 months with a preparatory period of three months from March - May 2008 followed by pilot implementation from July 2008 to October 2009. The main objectives of the MM Campaign are to enable co
mmunities adjacent to the forests to become aware of the economic value of forests resources and to increase stakeholder awareness so that they can take actions focused on stopping illegal timber trade and promote best practices in forest management. The M
M campaign was initiated as part of the implementation of recommendations made in the TRAFFIC report.
Fund of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme UN UNDCP is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and leading United Nations drug control activities.
ARMENIA/FLC The Fourth Working Meeting of Armenian Azeri and Georgian Historians and Civic Activists Project's goal is further development of cooperation between historians and civic activists from Armenia Azerbaijan and Georgia as a follow-up for the Third Working Meeting Project.  Summary of the project: 1)  It is planned to organize a two-day conferenc
e in Tbilisi (Georgia) with participation of the project staff academicians and experts-analysts from Armenia Azerbaijan and Georgia. The project staff will make presentations on the media coverage of the previous projects in their countries and will discu
ss the next steps of the project. 2) Publication of 'Peace Scenario for the South Caucasus by 2025' by well-known experts-analysts on South Caucasus which will include several elements including analysis and policy recommendations. Each paper will be 10 pa
ges and wil be published in 500 copies. The Papers will also be available online. The papers will consist of: a credible peace scenario for the South Caucasus by 2025 some concrete domestic measures/initiatives that would contribute to promote regional coo
peration and integration in such areas as economy trade energy culture transports and/or environment and recommendations. 3) Digital conference of the project partners Armenia-Azerbaijan-Georgia. 4) Presentation of the publication 'Peace Scenario for the S
outh Caucasus by 2025' in Baku (Azerbaijan) Yerevan (Armenia) and Tbilisi (Georgia). 5) Project coordinators' two-day meeting where the participants will discuss the project progress and will prepare follow-up program. The overall objective of the project 
is to provide society with the skills required to become tolerant citizens who are empowered to defend and promote democratic values in the South Caucasus. Project will play significant role in changing stereotype thinking of ordinary people in these count
ries and building of trustful relations. In the long-term new methodologies and materials are introduced in the history classrooms of Armenia Azerbaijan and Georgia thus enabling students to develop their critical thinking skills and tolerance and contribu
ting to reconciling deeply divided nations for a conflict-free future.
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Israel At the time when recent political developments have seriously threatened the peace process, it is imperative to provide decision makers and the public with concrete alternatives which can make 2-state solution a reality. In this context the Arab Peace Init
itive deserves serious discussion.One of the most fundamental building block of multilateral economic relatios is that of cooperation in infrastructure.
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Morocco The last part of Embassy's three year's project on women rights. The project aims at informing and educating women on the legal, social, economical and political rights. Several local actors involved in the project including local deputees and staff of the
 cour of justice.
Support to Fishery and Aquaculture management in Kyrgyz Republic through FAO The project is implemented by FAO and the Department for Fisheries of the Ministry for Agriculture, Water Resources and Processing Industry. The project is aiming at increasing the capacity of fisheries sector to generate food, employment and income for ru
ral population through introduction of improved aquaculture management, capture fisheries and modern fish processing and marketing in Kyrgystan.
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Sudan The project is targeting women leaders and potential women leaders in two states of Sudan (Gezira and White Nile). The project aims at empowering women so that their voices are heard at policy and practice levels. The project adopts a participatory approac
h to create dialogue and reflection platforms for women potential leaders in the two states to raise their concerns, share experiences and plan together so that they have more voice and visibility at legislative, executive and societal levels.
Women's Center for libyan women Women in Libya need a place to gather share ideas get inspired to make a change in the community and feel that their opinions ideas + experiences truly matter.  This centre would enhance the participation of women. As they will get the chance to learn be c
reative and be active. It would also teach women and youth skills which are sustainable and allow them to continue this work for years to come.Unfortunately the majority in Libya (including many women) think that women?s role is limited inside the home the
refore we need to encourage them to have a community + network of their own in which they help one another to improve and instead of resorting to old tactics of debate (such as personalizing intellectual discussions) they will be forced to truly educate un
derstand and stand up for ideas which they believe in.
NGO Support / Transforming street children through youth associations Aim: contribute to improved livelihood for street, working children and at-risk youth. Rehabilitate and integrate children/youth into the society, reduce glue sniffing among street children/youth. Activities: establish and strengthen the self-regulation st
reet children associations,carry out peer-to-peer training/awareness raising and rehabilitation, vocational training, returning children back to schools, improve income generating activities.
Capacity building of non-state actors in the environment sector Joint initiative by the governments of Finland and Denmark to create a mechanism for capacity building and financing Zambian civil society organizations in the environment sector.
International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) ILGA?s aim is to work for the equality of lesbian gay bisexual trans and intersex people and their liberation from all forms of discrimination. They seek to achieve this aim through the world-wide cooperation and mutual support of our members.
Supporting state-civil society in Morocco CMI suggests to offer a support mechanism for participatory assessment of the causes of conflict and determination of appropriate policy responses to the Moroccan state and civil society actors. This mechanism would both directly and indirectly promote dia
logue within and between the stakeholders and thereby support peace and development in the country. Assessment of causes of conflicts and designing policy recommendations to address them will be conducted through both separate and joint meetings of working
 groups consisting of state representatives and civil society actors. A coordination committee consisting of both groups'representatives and CMI's local think tank partner will steer the process under CMI's strategic leadership.
Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum C-SEF III The Caribbean Community CARICOM Secretariat organizes the Third Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (C-SEF III) for CARICOM countries with support from external partners in Saint Kitts and Nevis on 13-14 September 2012. The objective of the conference is to
 gather together the central actors in the field of renewable energy in the Caribbean as well as to discuss countries' needs and developing the regional energy policy. The conference contributes to the implementation of the CARICOM Energy Programme. Develo
ping renewable energy is a key priority for CARICOM and its member states. Finland's objective is to support energy sector cooperation between the countries in the region by promoting dialogue in the political and technical level. In this way Finland suppo
rts climate sustainability sustainable energy planning and energy self-sufficiency and promotes the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Sustainable energy access is included in Finland's Development Policy Programme 2012. Finland supports organi
zing the conference with 117 500 euros as part of her cooperation with the Caribbean region.
Strengthening rights and safety in forestry The project aims at strengthening rights and safety of forest trade union members and individual wood workers, and improve the ecological values of the forests in Nepal by educating wood workers on sustainable forest management and biodiversity protection.
 Increased memberships of forest trade unions and safe working conditions is also an objective. Capacity of government agencies and trade unions to advocate for policies is increased to support sustainable forestry to address climate change.
Frame Agreement with NGO (Finn Church Aid) Climate Change Adaptation through Access to Irrigation and Agriculture Techniques, the project focuses on mitigation of droughts impacts, building up capacitiies of target communities to better  manage water resource to cope with droughts risks and apply a
gricultural best practices resilient to droughts, which will last even after the project completion.
NGO Support / Entrepreneurship Training School of Salinas The project will create an institution valle Entrepreneurship Training School of Salinas in Salinas in Ecuador with a long term goal to develop growing and innonative businesses.
NGO Support / Strengthening livehood for poor Adivasi and untouchable women The project aims to provide trainings for capacity building of the poor tribal women to strengthen their livelihoods and prevent migration. The local partner organisation is Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA). Empowerment and self-reliance of the mem
bers of SEWA and preservation of their traditional culture are objectives of the project. The objectives will be achieved through human resource development, strengthening of Agriculture Campaign, networking, alternative income activities, and operation of
 child care centres.
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Chile The project develops social and laboral skills of 17-18 year old underpriviledged teenagers that graduate from lower quality scools in the community of Coronel in Bio Bio Region. The aim is to prepare them better for work life through a capacitacion that a
lso includes practical work experience under the supervision of experienced experts.
Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in Kazakhstan The project will: 1. Create a training and recreational base for people with disabilities. 2. Develop and conduct psychological training for people with disabilities in four areas: art therapy, phototherapy, work with phobias and management of stress. 3. E
nable of people with disabilities to fully relax, socialize, and self-actualization. 4. Draw public attention to the problems of people with disabilities to ensure that they are entitled to full mental health care and recreation on par with other people. 5
. Develop and publish a handbook on working with people with disabilities
NGO Support / Folklore collection in Morogoro area Aims: Strengthen the identity of people in Morogoro area by increasing their knowledge on local history, culture and traditions, enhance the capacity of partner organisation in collecting, editing and archiving oral, non-oral information, collected items e
tc. Activities: Training of key persons in collection, editing and archieving, purchasing material, like tape recorders, visits to Tanzanian museums, use of collected information / material in schools.
REG/FLC Building a Young Constituency for Peace across the South Caucasus and Turkey Goal of the project is to contribute to peace and stability in the South Caucasus and Turkey by creating an environment of respect among young people and civil society groups across borders. This will be accomplished by 1) Building leadership and civic par
ticipation capacities of young people and civil society groups from Georgia (including Abkhazia) Armenia Azerbaijan and Turkey to work in the field of community development at the grassroots level 2) Fostering trust among young people from conflicting side
s through the implementation of cross community projects and promotion of cooperation around common agendas 3) Promoting positive perceptions across borders among the broader public by publicizing cross-border youth activities using multiple public outreac
h tools. EPF has been implementing the Youth Bank program for more than three years in Georgia Armenia and Azerbaijan as a civic activism and democracy advancement tool for young people at the community level. EPF has recently partnered with a Turkish orga
nization to expand the program to a limited number of Turkish communities.  Project will support 30 of  the existing Youth Banks and establish 9 new Youth Banks in Abkhazia and Turkey through local partners. Project has parallel activities in Georgia (incl
uding Abkhazia) Armenia Azerbaijan and Turkey followed by cross-border cooperation and networking activities: 1) Expansion of the Youth Bank Program 2) In-country Networking Workshop and Exhibition 3) Exchange Visits between Youth Banks 4) Community-based 
Grant-making 5) Networking Meeting in Istanbul
Help for Persons with Disabilities Organization (HPDO) Contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of People with Disabilities through the promotion and support of program interventions on the educational psycho-social and economic empowerment of persons with impairments.
Upgrading Electricity Network Network upgrading project in Ha Nam, Nam Dinh and Lang Son Provinces
Mekong River Commission (MRC), Water Management Trust Fund The MRC Water Management Trust Fund was established in August 2005. The objective of the fund is to provide strategic and flexiblr support to MRC programme development and a facility for the MRC to develop and implement its programme responding to short-te
rm demand of member countries in fulfilling its transboundary water resources management and development.
Humanitarian Assistance to Yemen through WFP Humanitarian Assistance to Yemen through WFP. Food aid to refugees, IDPs and others.
African Training Management As regards the objective, the Project was initiated to respond to the long felt need for improving the management and performance of enterprises in Africa, specifically the shortage of trained and experi-enced managers, which has been considered as one of 
the main causes for the weak performance of enterprises. The Project is addressing this by seconding experienced managers and supporting training to upgrade management skills. On a wider perspective the project also aimed to enhance the contribu-tion of pr
oductive enterprises to African economies. In this context, it was viewed as a necessary com-plement to the macroeconomic reforms undertaken by the African governments to re-structure their na-tional economies and restore growth, in light of the serious ec
onomic crisis facing most countries on the continent in the late 1980s.