Media Concern Initiative

 


Country

Nigeria

Organization

Media Concern Initiative

Media Concern was founded in 2000 to design an effective and sustainable response to the crisis of sexual violence in Nigeria. It operates in Lagos States, where an estimated four to six girls are raped every day. The organization runs a rape crisis center and a helpline, and partners with the local authorities to provide free legal services to sexual abuse survivors.

Project

Sensitizing Youth on Sexual Violence Prevention and Response

To prevent sexual violence against adolescent girls through the dissemination of information, education and communication materials; and to strengthen institutional capacity by developing a strategic plan and monitoring and evaluation tools.

Project Grant Amount $30,000
Total Grants Received $114,759
Years Supported 5
Theme Sexual Health and Rights
Population Served Adolescent girls, Women, Youth
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