Amal Women Ireland invitation to tender for Equal Employment Opportunities and Accessibility to Muslim Women

Introduction:

The Amal Women Ireland is a Muslim women-led organisation; we provide frontline services to Muslim women and women with a connection to the Muslim community nationwide. Amal is uniquely placed to understand the specific needs of Muslim women,and to link them to relevant specialist services. We have access to a community of women who are motivated to help and support one another. We connect and work closely with women and community organisations nationally.

We provide direct support to Muslim women in the community, addressing immediate needs including housing, health and mental health; family and school support and support for women affected by Gender Based Violence. We assist women in accessing mainstream services, and provide advocacy and accompaniment as necessary. We run courses in different areas including English classes, arts programmes and cv clinics.

We do this to build women's confidence and increase their capacity to participate fully in society. We provide a weekly forum for women to meet and chat, and work together. Other activities include youth camps; outreach to refugees; culturally appropriate advocacy and mediation.

Our vision:

An Ireland where all women, particularly Muslim women, can access the services they need and fully participate in society, free from the threat of violence, from poverty, racism,discrimination and stigma.

Our mission

To advance the human rights, health, safety, participation, and dignity of Muslim and non- Muslim women in Ireland.

Context and Background of project:

This is an open invitation to tender, seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals, teams and partnerships who can bring their expertise, skills and experience in the field of advancing economic equality. The goal is to strengthen the voice of Muslim women in the socio-economic structure in Ireland and abolish unconscious and conscious biases based on racial and religious beliefs and appearance in Ireland, particularly in the area of employment through the production of “Insider” research led by the community.

Please see tender document attached below for further information.

All proposals are required to be submitted by 30th of November 2024 at 05:00