Apply Now: Community Empowerment and Protection Programme (Angola)

Deadline: 25-Sep-2026

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Angola is seeking experienced local and international partners to implement community-based protection and solutions activities supporting refugees, asylum-seekers, and host communities. The programme focuses on Lunda-Norte and Lunda-Sul provinces and aims to strengthen community participation, protection, social cohesion, livelihoods, and access to essential services.

About the UNHCR Angola Community-Based Protection Programme

UNHCR Angola is inviting local and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to partner in implementing its protection and solutions strategy. The programme uses community-based approaches to strengthen the ability of refugees and asylum-seekers to participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their lives. It also aims to increase self-reliance and economic inclusion while strengthening access to protection and essential services for displaced and host communities. Where Will the Programme Be Implemented? The community-based protection and solutions activities will focus on: - Lunda-Norte Province. - Lunda-Sul Province. Activities are designed to support both displaced populations and host communities and promote stronger relationships between them. What Is the Purpose of the Programme? The programme aims to strengthen protection and solutions through community participation and inclusive approaches.

Key objectives include:

- Empowering refugees and asylum-seekers to participate in decisions affecting their lives. - Increasing self-reliance and economic inclusion. - Strengthening community-based protection mechanisms. - Improving access to essential services. - Supporting social cohesion between displaced and host communities. - Strengthening information and referral pathways. - Ensuring accountability to affected people. Community Participation and Accountability Partners will support the establishment of inclusive mechanisms that enable affected communities to participate in decisions concerning their lives. These mechanisms should promote meaningful engagement, accountability, and inclusion of different groups within refugee, asylum-seeker, and host communities. All activities are expected to ensure accountability to affected people and incorporate age, gender, and diversity considerations. Support for Women and Youth The programme includes targeted activities designed to empower women and young people.

Partners will support

- Livelihood opportunities. - Inclusion programmes. - Community participation. - Economic empowerment. - Activities that strengthen self-reliance. These interventions are intended to help refugees and asylum-seekers participate more effectively in their communities and improve their ability to access economic opportunities. Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Another important area of the programme is strengthening the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV). Partners are expected to contribute to community-based approaches that help prevent GBV and strengthen appropriate response mechanisms. Community engagement and awareness can also support safer and more inclusive environments for affected populations. Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion The programme promotes pathways that can increase self-reliance and economic inclusion for refugees and asylum-seekers. Activities may include livelihood initiatives and other solutions designed to strengthen access to economic opportunities. The programme also encourages sustainable approaches to livelihoods and other community-based solutions. WASH and Connectivity Solutions Partners will contribute to sustainable management of community-based solutions in areas such as: - Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). - Connectivity. - Livelihoods. These areas are intended to strengthen the conditions and resources available to refugees, asylum-seekers, and host communities. Education and Basic Health Services The programme also supports access to essential services for refugees, asylum-seekers, and host communities.

Key service areas include:

- Education. - Basic health services. - Protection services. - Legal assistance. - Documentation support. - Financial inclusion.

Partners will help strengthen pathways that connect affected people with these services

Information and Referral Pathways A key component of the programme is strengthening information and referral mechanisms. These pathways can help refugees, asylum-seekers, and host communities access information and appropriate services related to: - Documentation. - Legal assistance. - Protection. - Education. - Health. - Financial inclusion. Effective referral mechanisms can make it easier for affected people to identify available services and obtain appropriate support. Social Cohesion and Community Engagement The programme places strong emphasis on strengthening relationships between displaced and host communities.

Partners are expected to promote social cohesion through

- Community engagement. - Dialogue initiatives. - Activities that bring displaced and host communities together. - Initiatives that strengthen relationships between communities. - Inclusive participation mechanisms. These activities aim to create stronger connections and support peaceful coexistence between refugee, asylum-seeker, and host populations. Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming All programme activities must mainstream age, gender, and diversity considerations. This means partners should ensure that activities are designed and implemented in ways that consider the different needs and circumstances of affected populations. Accountability to affected people should also be integrated throughout programme implementation. Who Can Apply as a Partner? UNHCR Angola is seeking experienced organizations capable of implementing community-based protection and solutions activities.

Potential partners include:

- Local NGOs. - International NGOs