UNISON International Development Fund (UIDF)

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UNISON believes that trade unions have a key role to play in reducing poverty and protecting human rights around the world. Not only do unions help workers out of poverty by demanding decent wages; they also enable workers to share their expertise on difficult issues such as the treatment of HIV/AIDS and campaign against common threats such as racism, human rights abuses and privatisation.

The UNISON International Development Fund (UIDF) was set up in 2005 in response to this belief. The aim of the fund is to promote growth of trade unions in developing countries and support trade unions facing difficulties as a result of wars, natural disasters or severe threats to workers rights. The UIDF often gives priority to projects that seek to increase the participation in trade unions of marginalized groups including women and young people. Grants will normally be made for between £1,000 and £20,000 and projects should last no more than one year.

If you would like to apply for funding please carefully read the “Guidance for Applicants” (bottom right) and then submit a completed “Expression of Interest Form” (bottom right)

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