Action des Chrétiens pour l'Abolition de la Torture (ACAT)
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoOrganization
Action des Chrétiens pour l'Abolition de la Torture (ACAT)
ACAT was founded in 1997 to fight against torture in all its forms and strive for the abolition of the death penalty. The organization provides legal aid and medical assistance and conducts human rights education with a particular focus on women, children and the disabled.
Project
Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Eastern DRC
To provide ongoing technical support, mentoring and training to AJWS grantee AJEDI-Ka on child protection and best practices in monitoring, reporting and responding to child rights violations in South Kivu, as part of a broader child protection initiative in eastern DRC.
| Project Grant Amount | $39,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $192,292 |
| Years Supported | 6 |
| Theme | Conflict/Emergency |
| Population Served | Refugees and IDPs, Women, Youth |
