You Go Girl Initiative 2026–2027 – Call for Proposals by UN Women

Applications are now open for the You Go Girl Initiative (2026–2027) under the KOICA-funded Digitalization for Women’s Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) project. UN Women Pakistan invites qualified Pakistan-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in consortium with a Korea-based CSO to implement this exciting program.

The initiative will provide 160 young women from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with fully funded international knowledge exchange visits to the Republic of Korea. There is no application fee for eligible CSOs. The submission deadline is 13 July 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Opportunity Type: Call for Proposals for Responsible Party (CSO Consortium)
• Host Country: Republic of Korea (exchange visits)
• Application Deadline: 13 July 2026 by 17:00 Pakistan Time
• Project Duration: August 2026 to December 2027
• Open To: Pakistan-based Civil Society Organizations
• Application Fee: None

Opportunity Overview:

• This initiative will empower 160 young women (aged 18–35) from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan through international knowledge exchange visits to the Republic of Korea.
• The program strengthens participants’ digital skills, leadership, professional networks, and economic opportunities via mentorship, structured learning, and alumni engagement.
• Submission Deadline: 13 July 2026 (by 17:00 Pakistan Time)

Who Can Apply:

• Lead organization must be a Pakistan-based, nationally registered CSO.
• Must apply as a consortium with a Korea-based CSO.
• Only CSOs are eligible to act as the Lead Responsible Party.
• Strong preference for organizations with experience in women’s economic empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and managing international exchange/study visit programs.

Budget Range: PKR 122,046,120 – PKR 135,606,520

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Key Responsibilities:

Local Partner (Pakistan-based CSO – Lead)

• Coordinate beneficiary selection (long-listing) in collaboration with UN Women and provincial partners.
• Manage international travel ticketing and pre-departure orientation in Islamabad.
• Design alumni engagement and mentorship mechanisms in home districts.

International Partner (Korea-based CSO)

• Design and organize institutional visits, workshops, and networking in Korea.
• Provide on-ground logistics in Korea: 3-star hotel accommodation, halal meals, transportation, and interpretation services.

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Program Structure:

The initiative runs from August 2026 to December 2027 and will implement multiple cohorts of 20 participants each.

Three Main Phases per Cohort:

1. Pre-travel (6–8 weeks) — Orientation, goal-setting, and cultural preparation.
2. In Korea (5–6 days) — Site visits, networking, and knowledge exchange across tech ecosystems (startups, government, universities, private sector).
3. Post-return (3–6 months) — Debriefing, 90-day action plans, knowledge-sharing sessions in home districts, and alumni mentorship.

Important Requirements

• Proven experience managing international knowledge exchange or study tour programs.
• Strong linkages with Korean institutions in the technology sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, LNOB (Leave No One Behind), and PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards.
• Signed MoU with the Korea-based consortium partner.
• Clear delineation of roles and responsibilities.

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How to Apply:

1. Carefully read the full Call for Proposals document (including all annexes).
2. Complete all mandatory templates:
   • Annex B-1: Mandatory Requirements / Pre-Qualification Criteria
   • Annex B-2: Technical Proposal Submission Form
   • Annex B-3: Resumes of proposed personnel
   • Annex B-4: Capacity Assessment documents
3. Submit your complete proposal via email to: [email protected]

Email Subject Line Format: [Name of Your Organization] — UNW-AP-PAK-CFP-2026-011

Clarification Deadline: 3 July 2026 UN Women Response to Clarifications: 8 July 2026

Full Official Document: Download/View Complete CFP Template

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