MARGOT TAMBE’ AWARD 2025 

FMSI  in cooperation with the Blue Marists of Alep, mission under the Marist Mediterranea Province,  are pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of the “Margot També Award – Advancing Women’s Rights and Gender Equality.” This award offers funding of up to €5,000 for projects that aim to:

• Combat all forms of discrimination against girls and women. 
• Promote equal opportunities for girls and young women to access education.
• Address violence against women and girls in both public and private spheres, including trafficking and all forms of sexual and other exploitation.
• Promote the full and effective participation of women, ensuring equal opportunities in political, economic, and public decision-making processes.
• Support reforms that guarantee women equal rights to economic resources, including access to ownership and control of land, financial services, inheritance, and natural resources, in accordance with national laws.
• Advocate for policies and legislation that foster gender equality and empower all women and girls at every level.
• Encourage female entrepreneurship, particularly among women and girls in vulnerable situations, enabling them to achieve financial independence and gender equality in this field.

The award honours the legacy of Margot També, the eldest volunteer of the Blue Marists, who passed away in February 2024. Margot’s life was a true example of altruism and commitment to others. Her deep dedication to community service, especially in advancing the role of women, left a lasting impact that continues to inspire. 

Project proposals must be submitted using the official application form and sent no later than August 15, 2025, to the following email address: apetenzi@fms.it. 

Each proposal must be accompanied by a letter of endorsement from a local Marist entity (such as a local Marist community, the Marist contact person for the country, or the regional Superior). 

The first edition of the award supported an innovative educational program for young indigenous women in San Felipe Zihualtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. This project, led by the Patronato Nacional de Alfabetización y Extensión Educativa, A.C. (PNAEE), is currently being successfully implemented. 

Submit your proposal for this year’s award—we look forward to hearing from you!