| Overview : Call for Proposals from NGOs The present Call for Proposals (CFP) is announced within the framework of the “Women's Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus” project, implemented jointly by UN Women and UNDP Armenia with financial support of Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency and Austrian Development Agency. The objective of the CFP is to seek proposals from NGOs with a strong track record in advancing gender equality, the women’s economic empowerment and social work at grassroot level. The Call for Proposal focuses on Social Mobilization and Local Decision-making Processes. UNDP is currently looking to partner with organizations that have proven capacity to develop and implement an innovative and transformational programme to increase target women’s vocational/entrepreneurial skills, economic opportunities, incomes and participation in local decision-making process in Shirak and Gegharkunik Marzes of the Republic of Armenia. The target communities are the following: Chambarak, Geghamasar, Shoghakat, Vardenis in Gegharkunik Marz and Akhuryan, Amasia, Ani, Arpi, Ashotsk, Marmashen, Sarapat in Shirak Marz. Proposals, with supporting documents, should be submitted by April 15 on 16:00. Potential applicants should refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions” posted in UNDP’s website. For additional questions about the Call for Proposals Guidelines or application forms, please e-mail Ms. Yelena Minasyan at yelena.minasyan@undp.org | 
