WPS Civil Society Activation Initiative 2026: Apply for Up to US$3,000 to Advance Women, Peace and Security in Southeast Asia
Overview
The WPS Civil Society Activation Initiative is offered under the regional AMPLIFY programme to support practical and innovative approaches to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Southeast Asia. This opportunity is designed for individuals, community-based organizations, and civil society actors seeking to turn new ideas into implemented pilot initiatives. The programme aims to strengthen women's participation in peacebuilding, address emerging security challenges, and foster connections among practitioners in the region.
Who can apply
This initiative is open to civil society actors, community-based organizations, and individuals working to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Southeast Asia. Applicants should be engaged in efforts to strengthen women's role in peacebuilding, address community security concerns, or develop practical responses to local challenges.
What you get
Selected applicants receive funding of up to US$3,000 to develop and test a pilot initiative. In addition to financial support, participants gain the opportunity to join a regional convening where they can connect with other practitioners, exchange experiences, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
Requirements
Applicants are invited to explore new ways of advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda, with specific focus areas including environmental security, digital transformation, and women's participation in peacebuilding. Work in environmental security should examine how communities can understand or respond to environmental challenges connected to peace and resilience. Work in digital transformation should consider how digital changes impact women's participation in peace and security processes, shape community responses to emerging challenges, or support women's involvement in peacebuilding. Applicants must develop a practical pilot approach suited to their own context and expertise.
Key dates
The application deadline is November 6, 2026.