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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DCGMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.
In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine
Vulnerable Groups Program Area
The Vulnerable Groups program supports initiatives that promote integration and tolerance, uphold the basic human rights of vulnerable groups, and address the root causes and main problems associated with trafficking in persons.
The problems of vulnerable groups, such as ethnic, religious, and other minorities, can be tackled through legal advocacy, documenting abuses, networking, and raising public awareness. Due to economic disadvantages that often plague these groups, entities providing professional development/entrepreneurship training and other programs that can lead to income generation and self dependency are also welcomed.
Trafficking in persons poses a serious problem in the Balkans, especially in Bulgaria. According to the 2007 U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons Report, Bulgaria is a country of origin and transit, and to a lesser extent a country of destination for trafficking in persons. The report cites that there has been an increased number of Bulgarians trafficked abroad, primarily for the purpose of sexual exploitation, but also for labor purposes, and remarks critically on the delay in formally implementing national anti-trafficking legislation. Despite a considerable rise in convictions and continued efforts in protection and prevention, Bulgaria is still considered to be a Tier 2 Country, meaning that the Government of Bulgaria does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, but is making significant efforts to do so. The Bulgaria Fund will support projects that address these issues.
Reporting Forms
As a stipulation for funding, all grantees will be required to submit project and budget status reports. Depending on specific contractual requirements, some grantees may also be obliged to submit an interim report.
Instructions for completion can be found on the first page of each form, please read these carefully and thoroughly. Reporting forms must be submitted in English only. Reporting requirements and deadlines can be found within the existing grant contract. Please note that every program area has its own set of reporting forms.
All reports should be sent by email to bulgariafund@gmfus.org. Reports will be accepted via e-mail only.
