Mapo-gu 'Gender Equality Fund Support Project' Call for Proposals

Supporting Project Expenses for Nonprofits Aiming at Women's Rights Enhancement and Gender Equality Society... Applications Open Until the 17th, Projects Run from March to November... 31 Million Won Invested from the Gender Equality Fund

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) is soliciting project ideas until the 17th for the '2020 Mapo-gu Gender Equality Fund Support Project,' which supports non-profit organizations aiming to improve women's rights and achieve a gender-equal society.

The district has established and operates a Gender Equality Fund to promote gender equality, expand women's social participation, protect human rights, and enhance rights and interests.

According to the plan, from March to November, the district will provide a total fund of 31 million KRW to non-profit organizations and others through support projects.

The application fields are broadly divided into four categories: raising awareness and spreading culture of gender equality, expanding women's participation in social and economic activities, preventing violence against women and strengthening social safety nets, and creating a family-friendly environment.

Through the project solicitation until the 17th, the district plans to support up to 7 million KRW per project for initiatives aimed at resolving gender conflicts by age and area, maintaining women's careers and preventing career breaks, preventing violence such as sexual violence, domestic violence, prostitution, digital sex crimes, and dating violence, as well as work-life balance.

Eligible applicants are non-profit corporations and non-profit private organizations located in Mapo-gu. Each organization may apply for one project.

After the project solicitation, the district will announce the final selected organizations in early March following the review by the Mapo-gu Gender Equality Fund Operation Committee.

Institutions and organizations wishing to apply can download the application form and project plan from the announcement section on the Mapo-gu website (www.mapo.go.kr), complete them, and submit them by visiting the Mapo-gu Women and Family Division or via email (sohyunchoi@mapo.go.kr).

Last year, the district promoted the Gender Equality Fund support project in cooperation with five organizations, covering educational projects for various generations from infants to middle-aged adults, activist training projects, and safety guardian projects.

Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “We will work with organizations that have passion for public interest and project ideas but face budget issues that hinder smooth project implementation,” adding, “Through the support projects, we will create a gender-equal environment in various fields.”

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