The British Consulate in Jerusalem is working closely with
the Palestinian Authority, International Humanitarian
Organisations and Civil Society on the response to the
COVID-19 challenge in the OPTs, including support to meet
the humanitarian and healthcare needs of the most
vulnerable Palestinians as well as support to boost the
PA’s economic resilience.
We are keen to ensure that our support continues to reach
those who are most vulnerable to the multifaceted impacts
of COVID-19. To that end, the British Consulate in
Jerusalem has a small amount of programme funding to
support an NGO in providing assistance to vulnerable
elderly people in the OPTs.
Although all age groups are at risk of contracting
COVID-19, older persons run a significantly higher risk of
mortality and severe disease following infection, with
those over 80 years old dying at five times the average
rate.
Proposals should focus on providing targeted support for
the most vulnerable elderly people in the Palestinian
society. This may include strengthening support systems in
elderly care, providing psychosocial support to older
persons who have experienced loss or giving assistance to
promote and safeguard elderly caregivers, volunteers or
community leaders.
NGOs should send their Full detailed proposals for projects
worth up to 262,000 ILS to be implemented between August
and March 2021. Please complete the Project Proposal
Form (MS Word
Document, 85KB) and Activity Based
Budget (MS Excel
Spreadsheet, 25.6KB) template and submit
by no later than Wednesday 8 July 2020, to
Lucy.Raii@fco.gov.uk, with “Enabling Fund Proposal” in the
Subject Line.
