Human rights defenders (hrds) in DRC face growing threats and this project seeks to bolster support for existing HRD networks
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- SCG50023GR0033
- Recipient
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The Carter Center, Inc. UEI KNPNLAV2FWW6
- Awarding agency
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US Embassy Kinshasa
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Obligated
- $225,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 19.225 Africa Regional Democracy Fund
- Completion date
- Funding agency
- Bureau of African Affairs Department of State
- Place of performance
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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About this award
This $225,000 Project Grant was awarded on October 1, 2023 by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs under the Africa Regional Democracy Fund (CFDA 19.225) program. The grant supports increasing the capacity of existing human rights defender (HRD) networks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to better address human rights concerns across the country. The project aims to bolster support for these HRD networks, which are facing growing threats, to strengthen their ability to promote civil and political rights, freedom of expression, and access to information in the DRC. The award recipient is the non-profit organization The Carter Center, Inc., a veteran-owned business registered in SAM.gov to receive federal funds. Through this grant, The Carter Center will deliver services to build the capacity of DRC HRD networks and enable them to more effectively advocate for human rights in their communities.
Description
Increasing the capacity of these networks ensures hrds can better address HR concerns across the country.
Quick answers
Who received award SCG50023GR0033?
SCG50023GR0033 was awarded to The Carter Center, Inc. by US Embassy Kinshasa (US Consulates and Embassies) on October 1, 2023.
How much is award SCG50023GR0033 worth?
$225,000 has been obligated on SCG50023GR0033.
Which agency awarded SCG50023GR0033?
US Embassy Kinshasa (US Consulates and Embassies) awarded SCG50023GR0033, with funding from Bureau of African Affairs (Department of State).
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