Terms of Reference (ToR) for Media Fellowship Program; In Unpaid Care Work and Domestic Works

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) for Media Fellowship Program;

In Unpaid Care Work and Domestic Works

1. Introduction of Yuwalaya

Yuwalaya is a purely youth led, non-profit, non-government organization working for and with adolescents of Nepal. Yuwalaya has built a platform for adolescents, youths and child club graduates, collaborating with them to achieve the organizational goal and objectives of Yuwalaya. It acts as a bridge between organizations working on children rights and youth rights. Furthermore, the organization provides a safe platform for child club graduates and young people to grow and contribute to solving new and emerging issues of young people in the society. Yuwalaya values ideas, dreams and passion of the new generation.

2. Background of the Project: Valuing Women’s Work II

Domestic women workers are basically migrants or from marginalized communities who often face challenging working environments with limited labor protections, social recognition and economic stability. “Valuing Women’s Work” project was a great success regarding awareness-raising to 150 domestic workers of Lalitpur. Now with a foundation of VWW, this project will focus on new skill development of the domestic workers along with policy implementation, strengthening advocacy and fostering sustainable change to ensure that domestic work is valued. 

The project aim to engage more stakeholders, parliamentarians, local government representatives and mainstream media. By fostering collaboration, advocacy, dialogue and storytelling, the project hopes to drive holistic solutions that address both the immediate needs and long term rights of domestic workers. Key initiatives in this project include exchange program for municipalities to share best practices in supporting domestic workers. The project will bring us closer to the vision of domestic work more respected, advancing the well-being and empowerment of domestic workers while influencing broader labor policies to ensure equity and justice for all.       

In this context, Yuwalaya is excited to announce the Media Fellowship Program for journalists/media personal. This fellowship aims to support and empower journalists passionate to raise the issues about unpaid care work and domestic work. The program seeks to foster collaboration between Yuwalaya and media professionals to effectively communicate unpaid care work and domestic work issues.

 3. Objectives of the Fellowship

Orientation and Capacity Building: Participate in a two-day orientation program to gain foundational knowledge and awareness on the issues of unpaid care work and domestic work, focusing on ILO C189, Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)

Enhancing Understanding and Reporting: Strengthen participants' understanding of the challenges and realities surrounding unpaid care work and domestic work in the context of Nepal, with a focus on evidence-based reporting.

Promoting Informed Public Discourse: Encourage fellows, particularly journalists, to raise awareness and stimulate informed dialogue on these critical issues within the public sphere.

Producing Impactful Media Content: Support the creation and publication of well-researched feature stories, interviews, Audio Visual materials and analytical articles on unpaid care work and domestic work. These may be published in either English or Nepali, across print or digital platforms, to ensure wide accessibility and reach.

Dedicated Fellowship Focus: Provide an opportunity for in-depth engagement with the subject matter through a focused fellowship on unpaid care and domestic work.

4. Duration

The Media Fellowship program will last for one month (till 22nd June 2025).

5. Scope of Work

• Orientation: Selected journalists will participate in a 2 days orientation program to familiarize themselves with Yuwalaya objective and the unpaid care work and domestic work issues of Nepal.   
• Content Creation: Fellows will work on collaborative projects to produce in-depth, multimedia content (articles, news features, short reels, photos) focusing on unpaid care work and domestic work.  
• Publication: Fellows will publish their work through various media channels, particularly online or paper platforms with wide reach, in English or Nepali.  
• Publication Frequency: Fellows are expected to publish at least one article on multimedia pieces throughout the fellowship duration.

6. Number of Fellowship

• 10 fellowships only.

7. Application Process

Yuwalaya encourages individual journalists/media personal to apply.

Submission Requirements:

1. Expression of interest (EOI) with budget and brief idea
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Applications should be submitted by ……… To, (Yuwalaya)……………………with the subject line "Application for Media Fellowship Program- In Unpaid Care Work and Domestic Works”.

8. Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprising Yuwalaya representatives. Selected candidates will receive a lump-sum stipend along with travel, accommodation, and food cost for orientation sessions only.

9. Deliverables

Multimedia Content: Fellows will create and publish in-depth multimedia content (articles, news features, reels, photos) on unpaid care work and domestic work issues.

Soft Copies: Fellows must provide soft copies and incase of online publication, must have link of published article.  

Summary Report: A brief summary report of the assignment must be submitted at the end of the fellowship.

10. Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in relevant areas.
• Clarity and feasibility of the proposed approach.

11. Reporting

Fellows will work closely with the Program Coordinator of Yuwalaya to ensure alignment with the organization's objectives and campaigns.

12. Proposal Submission Guideline

Interested individuals who meet the above requirements should submit their EOI and CV, along with financial proposal-quoting the requisite amount excluding travel, accommodation, and study trips. Submissions should be sent to po.yuwalaya@gmail.com, or  pcc.yuwalaya@gmail.com or drop the documents physically at Yuwalaya office, Satdobato, Lalitpur, Nepal by 5:00 PM on 17th May, 2025

Enclose a copy of citizenship certificate and PAN/VAT certificate.