Simen Semans Konbit Pou Chanjman Sosyal (SEED GRANTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE) is a program by Gwoup Konbit and its partners aimed at strengthening community initiatives that embody the values and principles of Konbit. It promotes initiatives that do not rely solely on financial solutions, but instead place solidarity, coaching, and resource sharing at the center of action.
Encourage Konbitè and Konbitèz (those who practice Konbit) to take more responsibility in their respective communities and to lead solid initiatives that respect Konbit values and principles, while aiming to bring about social change within their communities.
Amount available to support one initiative each month: 150,000.00 Gourdes (One hundred and fifty thousand Gourdes).
- The project must be able to clearly demonstrate that it meets a real need in the community.
- The project must not be based on charity, but rather on solidarity; this means that the community must be involved in the whole process.
- The project must be creative and innovative, adding value and making a difference in the community.
- At least one other association or group of people in the community must validate the need for the initiative.
- The project must be carried out with an inclusive, non-discriminatory approach, taking into account all social strata and minorities in the community.
- The project must encourage reciprocity, i.e. project beneficiaries must also commit to serving the community in times of need.
- The project must involve community participation; thus, the project team must mobilize internal resources even before applying for a Konbit Group grant.
- The project group must be transparent about the use of resources, providing clear reports to the community before, during and after the project period.
- The project team must be able to explain the strategies put in place to demonstrate the impact and/or sustainability of the project.
- Funds made available by Konbit Group must not be misused, harm the community or encourage violence.
