DefendDefenders Ttaala Digital Skills Workshop 2023-2024

 

 

 

 

About DefendDefenders

DefendDefenders was established in 2005 as the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project and registered as a foreign Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) in Uganda. DefendDefenders exists to strengthen the work of human rights defenders(HRDs) in the Sub region by reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to effectively defend human rights. The core mandate of DefendDefenders is to promote the safety, security and wellbeing of HRDs. To achieve this, DefendDefenders’ work has to date focused on protection and security management,

 

 

 

Ttaala Digital Skills Workshop

• Category Entrepreneurs
• Organisation DefendDefenders
• Country to study Uganda
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline November 3, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Ttaala Digital Skills Workshop

1. Participants will be able to take part in the workshop over a period of four days, with a curriculum co-developed by all participating organisations together with DefendDefenders, to ensure that learning is tailored to the needs of the group.
2. The organisations will define and work on their own project throughout the course of participating in the workshop and receive support and mentorship in realising their project vision.
3. Participants will also become a member of our alumni network, including access to mentors, creatives, a mailing list, e-learning opportunities, and priority in subsequent events.
4. All costs related to enabling participation in the online workshop will be covered by DefendDefenders.

 

Requirements for Ttaala Digital Skills Workshop Qualification

Applicants ought to:

• Apply on behalf of a human rights organisation based in Uganda, which is actively engaged in defending human rights.

• Have an existing digital project or idea they wish to bring into the workshop.
• Have the internal technical capacity and relevant personnel committed to the workshop.
• Have a need for data-driven campaigns and advocacy outcomes.
• Have full organisational support for staff participation; and
• Have an open mind to learn and experiment with new digital?tools and?concepts.

 

Application Deadline

November 3, 2023

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to DefendDefenders on forms.office.com to apply

Selection into?the Workshops is highly competitive. We encourage you to apply early and put your best foot forward.

Phase 1: Fill out this application form by 3 November 2023.

Phase 2: Interviews.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.

Phase 3: Preparation for the Workshop.

If you are selected to attend the workshops, you must complete two online assignments that will be assigned by Ttaala, and send your certificates of completion.

The workshop will take place from the 29-31 January 2024 unless otherwise communicated.

Women-led and minority-focused organisations are strongly encouraged to apply.?For any inquiries, please contact ttaala@defenddefenders.org.

The Ttaala Digital Skills Workshop is generously supported by the Dutch Embassy in Uganda.

For more details, visit DefendDefenders website.

 

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