Workshop Development: Engaging Youth on Global Health Awareness
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Summary and Background
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is currently accepting proposals from qualified firms to design and train facilitators to deliver a one-hour interactive workshop to be utilized sporting and community events, in the immediate term, at four upcoming hockey tournaments across Canada between November 22, 2025 and February 2, 2024. Participants will be girls aged 11 to 18, coaches and families. The workshops should be highly engaging, educational, and designed to resonate with young female athletes, fostering a sense of global awareness, empowerment, and community engagement. CanWaCH staff and associates will deliver the workshop and own the rights to all material developed under this contract.
CanWaCH is a partnership of more than 100 Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, health professional associations and individuals partnering to improve health outcomes for women and children in more than 1,000 communities worldwide.
Overview
The workshops are based on the following premise that for societies to thrive, all individuals must have access to good health, nutrition, education, and the opportunity to ambitiously pursue their goals. The workshops will focus on the following key themes:
- Global Awareness: Introduce participants to the challenges faced by girls in low- and middle-income countries, particularly regarding access to education, sports, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation. Statistics show that girls in these regions are often disproportionately affected by barriers that hinder their ability to participate in sports and lead healthy lives. The workshops will prompt participants to make connections between their life experiences with those in underserved communities.
- Community Engagement: Encourage participants to think about their roles as community leaders and advocates for change, emphasizing the importance of supporting one another. Evidence suggests that girls who engage in sports develop critical leadership skills and a sense of belonging, which are vital for community involvement.
- Barriers to Success: Highlight the obstacles that can hinder girls’ participation in sports and education. Many young women face significant challenges, including inadequate access to education, safe sports facilities, nutritious food, and health education. By discussing these barriers, participants can learn about potential solutions and develop strategies to overcome them.
Scope of Work
The selected firm will be responsible for:
- Developing a 60-minute workshop outline that includes interactive elements to engage participants which are primarily girls aged 11 to 18 participating in sporting and community events. Secondary audiences include their coaches and parents/guardians.
- Creating accessible language and materials suitable for the age group of 11 to 18 years.
- Drafting a facilitator’s guide and providing online training in advance of the first event and onsite training/support November 22-23, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.
- Providing any necessary materials or resources to support the workshop delivery.
Proposal Requirements
Interested firms should submit a proposal that includes:
- A brief overview of the firm’s experience in developing and delivering youth-focused workshops, particularly in sports or education contexts.
- A proposed outline for the one-hour workshop, including objectives, activities, and methods of engagement.
- A detailed plan for how training and tools will be leveraged to ensure the workshop can be delivered by others, including CanWaCH staff, youth ambassadors, public engagement facilitators, female sports leaders and educators.
- Thorough rationale on how the workshop will incorporate discussions on global health awareness and the challenges faced by girls in low- and middle-income nations.
- An estimate of costs associated with the development and delivery of the workshop for each tournament.
- All proposals must include proposed costs to complete the tasks described in the project description. All costs and fees must be clearly described.
Timelines:
- RFP Release Date: October 22, 2024
- Proposal Submission Deadline: November 2, 2024
- Selected Firm Notification: November 5, 2024
- Workshop Onsite Training: November 22-23, 2024, Calgary
Submission Instructions: Please submit your proposal via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Workshop Proposal – Engaging Youth on Global Health Awareness” by the submission deadline.
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance and clarity of the proposed workshop content.
- Experience and qualifications of the firm and facilitators.
- Cost-effectiveness and feasibility of the proposal.
- Innovative approaches to engaging the target audience.
We look forward to receiving your proposals and partnering to inspire and empower the next generation of female athletes through education and awareness.
How to Apply:
Bidders should submit their proposal to the email address below by 11:59 pm EDT, November 2, 2024:
Charmaine Crockett
Director, Strategic Initiatives
[email protected]
