Request for Partnership Proposal Strengthening TVET Resilience for Inclusive Vocational Employment (STRIVE) Project

Request for Partnership Proposal 

Strengthening TVET Resilience for Inclusive Vocational Employment (STRIVE) Project

World University Service of Canada (WUSC)

STRIVE is a five year initiative designed to transform the economic prospects of young people especially young women in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern Provinces. STRIVE seeks to reduce poverty, boost regional competitiveness, and propel sustainable economic growth, giving specific attention to advancing gender equality and strengthening resilience to climate and economic shocks. STRIVE will drive gender responsive, environmentally sustainable, collective action among actors in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ecosystem. These actors will be supported to increase participation of young people, particularly young women, in enhanced TVET that leads to increased, gender equitable employment and self-employment in key sectors facing current and future skills gaps, with emphasis on the green economy.

STRIVE Project invites qualified, experienced and locally rooted public and private organizations to submit proposals to  deliver high-quality, inclusive, gender-responsive, environmentally sustainable, and market-relevant skills training for young people in Sri Lanka

This RFP targets organizations capable of implementing interventions in the following priority sectors:

• Hospitality & Tourism
  
• Agriculture
  
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)as a cross-cutting skill. 

This vital initiative is phased, starting with Phase 1 in the Batticaloa and Kilinochchi Districts, and continuing with Phase 2 covering the Trincomalee, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu Districts. 

Organizations with qualified and proven experience in these geographical areas and sectors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Next Steps & Deadline: 

Access the Full RFP Package

To access the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation including the Terms of Reference (ToR), proposal templates, and application guidelines can be accessed here. 

Submission Deadline

05 January 2026, 12:00 midnight (Sri Lanka time)

Information Session: 

An information session on the application process will be held. Kindly confirm your participation on or before December 15, 2025 by emailing [email protected]. The meeting link will be shared with confirmed participants.

For more clarifications, please contact us via email at [email protected].