Call for Applications: Online Cultural Advocacy Training for Egyptians

Organizer: Minority Rights Group (MRG)
Deadline: 13 September 2025
Format: Online (8-week course)
Target Country: Egypt

About the Training
Minority Rights Group (MRG), through its Strengthening Minority Voices (SMV) programme 2023–2026, is offering an online training for cultural workers, artists, activists, and human rights defenders in Egypt. The training equips participants with the tools to use art, culture, media, and technology for advocacy, amplifying minority voices and promoting social inclusion.

Focus Areas

• Minority rights & intersectionality
• Cultural narratives and advocacy strategies
• Project design and management
• Storytelling, digital tools, art, and media for advocacy

Eligibility

• Based in Egypt
• Working/volunteering with a cultural organization, initiative, or platform
• Commitment to minority rights and cultural justice
• Must submit a project idea as part of the application (title, issue addressed, target community, cultural tool, expected outcome)
• Available for the full 8-week training cycle

What Participants Gain

• Skills to design community-rooted cultural advocacy initiatives
• Knowledge on using media, storytelling, and creative tools to challenge discrimination
• Personalized feedback and mentorship on project ideas
• Access to expert trainers and case studies
• Certificate of completion from MRG
• Eligibility for priority access to small grants under SMV
• Networking opportunities with activists, creatives, and CSOs in Egypt

Course Structure

• Duration: 8 weeks, online
• Modules:
  1. Minority Rights & Intersectionality
  2. Cultural Advocacy
  3. Project Design & Management
  4. Project Development
• Includes webinars, expert talks, group discussions, and exercises

How to Apply

• Complete the application form
• Submit an updated CV
• Provide a short project idea (5–7 lines)

For more details and application, please take a look at MRG’s website.