The United States Department of Labour’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced a US$6 million competitive solicitation for a cooperative agreement to combat child labour in the rubber-producing areas of Liberia.
Qualified applicants should focus on children who are engaged in or at risk of being involved in various forms of child labour in rubber-producing areas.
Among other things, applicants must: Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, economic, social and legal contexts of Liberia and the communities in which interventions will be carried out; address existing gaps in policies, programs and the enforcement of relevant laws and coordination of relevant efforts; and promote approaches that increase children’s access to quality education opportunities as well as sustainable livelihoods for children’s households. Eligible applicants must respond to the entire scope of work outlined in the solicitation.
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