U.S. Embassy Timor-Leste FY22 Program Statement

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U.S. Embassy Timor-Leste FY22 Program Statement: The U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste through the public affairs section announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs that strengthen the U.S.-Timorese partnership, bolster democratic institutions, including through strengthened civic participation and media reporting, and expand economic prosperity and opportunity. Applications should include a U.S. element or connection with an American expert, organization, or institution. Priority Program Areas · U.S.-Timorese partnership: Activities that advance the bilateral relationship between the United States and Timor-Leste, including but not limited to programs engaging emerging leaders in the 20th anniversary of U.S.-Timorese diplomatic relations through the Embassy's campaign entitled “Friends, Partners, Opportunities.” · Democratic Values: Activities that promote the democratic values that underpin the U.S.-Timorese partnership, including but not limited to civic participation of emerging leaders and marginalized groups, human rights, rule of law, freedom of expression, gender equality, and LGBTQI+ rights. · Media Reporting: Activities that strengthen Timorese media reporting capacity, free and independent media development, media literacy, and efforts to counter misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. · Economic Prosperity and Opportunity: Activities that widen access to U.S. higher education, empower youth- and women-led efforts to strengthen competitiveness, promote English language education, and strengthen climate adaptation and resilience. Audience: All applications must identify the target audience of the program and estimate audience reach through direct contact, and if possible, through indirect contact via social or traditional media.