Today, I announce the recipients of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) grants program for 2024-25.
Every year, the Council awards grants to projects that enhance Australia's economic, cultural and social relations with the Middle East and North Africa region. Projects are focused on priority sectors, including innovation and sustainability, health and sport, social cohesion and gender equality, and arts, media and culture.
They also showcase Australian excellence and expertise.
Following a competitive grants process, eight projects will receive a share of funding. These include:
- Producing the world's first online Arabic-language antenatal education series, presented by clinicians in Australia, to be a resource for Arabic-speaking families across the world.
- Boosting clean energy adoption in Jordan's rural municipalities by applying modern construction methods, upskilling professionals, and facilitating knowledge-sharing between industry experts.
- Promoting swim safety and aquatic education in Arab nations, facilitated by Australian swim coaches and teachers.
- Bringing together young female Sport for Development leaders from Arab nations and Australia to cultivate leadership skills and foster global sports diplomacy and collaboration.
More information about CAAR and the grants program can be found on the CAAR Website.