Sample Application Answers
To help you with individuals and informal groups’ applications to the EU Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization Open Call, find below sample answers to questions we will ask you about your project idea in the application form.
Sample answers for questions directed to INDIVIDUALS & INFORMAL GROUPS
Sample Answer 1:
In our coastal town in Bangladesh, many young people don’t know about safe fishing practices. This causes too much fishing and hurts our sea life. By teaching them better ways to fish, we can protect the ocean and help people keep their jobs.
Sample Answer 2:
> In our village in Kenya, girls miss school during their periods.
> They don’t have access to sanitary products and proper information.
> Giving them menstrual hygiene education and kits will help them stay in school.
Sample Answer 3:
1. In our community in Venezuela, clean drinking water is hard to find.
2. Traditional water filters are expensive and hard to maintain.
3. We will teach families to build simple bio-sand filters using local materials, making water safe to drink in an affordable way.
Sample Answer 1:
Teaching safe fishing practices will help protect our sea life and ensure that young people in our coastal town in Bangladesh can have stable jobs and a secure future.
Sample Answer 2:
> Girls will have better school attendance.
> Improved knowledge about menstrual hygiene.
> Higher self-esteem and better academic performance.
Sample Answer 3:
1. Families will have access to clean, safe drinking water.
2. Fewer people will get sick from waterborne diseases.
3. Learning to make bio-sand filters will empower the community to solve their own problems.
(Max: 1500 characters)
Sample Answer 1:
To teach safe fishing practices in our coastal town in Bangladesh, we will organize weekly workshops for young fishers. Local experts will demonstrate sustainable fishing methods and the importance of protecting marine life. We will also distribute easy-to-understand guides and posters to reinforce the lessons.
Sample Answer 2:
> Organize monthly workshops on menstrual hygiene in our village in Kenya.
> Distribute reusable sanitary kits to 100 girls.
> Partner with local health workers to provide education sessions.
> Set up a support group where girls can talk and share their experiences.
Sample Answer 3:
1. Conduct a community workshop in Venezuela to teach families how to build bio-sand filters using local materials like sand, gravel, and buckets.
2. Provide step-by-step guides and video tutorials.
3. Set up a small fund to help families purchase any additional materials needed.
4. Follow up with families to ensure the filters are working and provide ongoing support.
Sample Answer 1 (If running alone):
> [Your Name]: Project Coordinator, responsible for organizing and conducting workshops on safe fishing practices in our coastal town in Bangladesh.
Sample Answer 2 (With a small team):
> [Your Name]: Project Coordinator – Oversees the project and organizes activities in our village in Kenya.
> [Teammate’s Name]: Health Educator – Conducts menstrual hygiene workshops and training sessions.
> [Teammate’s Name]: Distribution Manager – Handles the distribution of sanitary kits to the girls.
> [Local Health Worker]: Provides additional health education and support.
Sample Answer 3 (With multiple organizations):
> [Your Name]: Project Lead – Manages the overall project in Venezuela.
> [Partner Organization]: Technical Partner – Supplies expertise and guidance on building bio-sand filters.
> [Community Volunteer Group]: Outreach Partner – Assists in organizing and conducting workshops, as well as following up with families.
> [Local Supplier]: Provides materials needed for constructing the bio-sand filters.
Sample Answer 1
Item name and quantity / Budget amount
> Venue rental, 3 days / EUR 300
> Table and chair rental, 50 pieces / EUR 100
> Design of materials, 1 designer / EUR 200
> Trainer fee, 1 trainer / EUR 100
> Printing, various quantities / EUR 50
> Water filter materials, 100 water filters / EUR 1500
Sample Answer 2
Item name and quantity / Budget amount
> Venue rental for 3 days / EUR 300
> Rental of 100 tables and chairs / EUR 100
> Fee to hire 1 designer to design materials / EUR 200
> Fee to hire 1 trainer / EUR 100
> Various printing costs / EUR 50
> Materials to build 100 water filters / EUR 1500