Description
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to fund projects that support the objective of advancing child well-being, online protection, and positive youth development globally. The projects will be implemented in five countries, one from each of the following regions: Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The projects will ensure that children at high risk of child labor or recently withdrawn from child labor have access to high-quality education technology programs, connect youth to safe and market-relevant apprenticeship and skills training opportunities, develop and implement child-centered online safety protocols, and strengthen the capacity of national and local governments to prevent online exploitation and enforce child labor laws. The applicants must have a letter of support from their country's Office of the First Spouse or an appropriate designee.
• Ensure children below the domestic minimum age for work who are at high risk of child labor or recently withdrawn from child labor are encouraged to enroll or maintain enrollment in high-quality, age-appropriate education technology (EdTech) programs.
• Connect youth of legal working age to safe, market-relevant apprenticeship and skills training opportunities that support dignified employment, with a focus on digital skills and the introduction of America EdTech tools and training.
• Develop and implement child-centered online safety protocols, tools, and training modules tailored for educators, parents, and children with specific attention on child labor and predatory practices.
• Strengthen the capacity of national and local governments to prevent online exploitation, enforce child labor laws, and respond effectively to emerging digital threats.
• Work with existing commitments of the country's National Government and priorities of the First Spouse under the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition.
• Partner with private sector stakeholders to promote sustainable, market-driven solutions to child labor and online exploitation risks.