Centre d'Encadrement pour l'Auto Promotion Intégrée (Centre Dorika)

 


Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Organization

Centre d'Encadrement pour l'Auto Promotion Intégrée (Centre Dorika)

Centre DORIKA was founded in 2002 to assist victims of sexual violence and children affected by war. The organization focuses on both economic and educational reintegration through solidarity and listening clubs for former child soldiers; radio programs promoting peace and advocating for the reduction of child recruitment; and provision of skills training and small business start-up equipment for victims of sexual violence.

Project

Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers

To support the socio-economic reintegration of 50 former child soldiers through training in running a pig-farming business; to monitor and respond to children's rights violation by airing 40 radio shows and holding two informational meetings with 60 local leaders; to support 8 staff members to receive training on using internet and acquire two laptops to equip two field offices; and to receive skills training in risk assessment and security management to enhance the protection and security of SOS Sida staff and beneficiaries.

Project Grant Amount $39,000
Total Grants Received $173,820
Years Supported 6
Theme Conflict/Emergency
Population Served Women, Youth
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