Rights of the child and children’s participation
1. Potential Topic of the Project: "Empowering Children in Esports: Promoting Digital Rights and Active Participation"
2. Region: European Union Member States and associated countries participating in the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV).
3. Type of Financing: Action Grant under the CERV-2025-CHILD call.
4. Eligible Organizations:
Organizations must be legally established in an EU Member State or a third country associated with the CERV Programme.
5. Potential Ideas:
6. Approximate Budget per Project: The call has an estimated total budget of €17 million. The EU grant applied for cannot be lower than €200,000. The exact amount awarded will depend on the specific needs and scope of each project.
This funding opportunity enables esports federations and NGOs to advance children's rights in the digital realm by fostering safe, inclusive, and participatory environments within the esports community.
2. Region: European Union Member States and associated countries participating in the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV).
3. Type of Financing: Action Grant under the CERV-2025-CHILD call.
4. Eligible Organizations:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Esports federations
- Educational institutions
- Research centers
- Public authorities (e.g., local governments, child protection agencies)
Organizations must be legally established in an EU Member State or a third country associated with the CERV Programme.
5. Potential Ideas:
- Digital Literacy and Rights Education in Esports:
- Develop workshops and online resources that educate young gamers about their digital rights, safe online behavior, and the importance of privacy and data protection within the esports environment.
- Child Participation in Esports Governance:
- Establish youth advisory panels within esports organizations to involve children in decision-making processes, ensuring their voices are heard in matters affecting their gaming experiences.
- Creating Safe Online Gaming Spaces:
- Implement initiatives that promote respectful communication and behavior in online gaming communities, including the development of reporting mechanisms for inappropriate conduct and support systems for affected individuals.
- Research on Children's Engagement in Esports:
- Conduct studies to understand the impact of esports participation on children's development, social skills, and mental health, providing evidence-based recommendations for stakeholders.
- Collaborative Campaigns for Inclusive Gaming:
- Partner with schools and community organizations to run campaigns that encourage diversity and inclusion in esports, highlighting positive role models and success stories of young gamers from various backgrounds.
6. Approximate Budget per Project: The call has an estimated total budget of €17 million. The EU grant applied for cannot be lower than €200,000. The exact amount awarded will depend on the specific needs and scope of each project.
This funding opportunity enables esports federations and NGOs to advance children's rights in the digital realm by fostering safe, inclusive, and participatory environments within the esports community.