Media Concern Initiative
Country
NigeriaOrganization
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 address sexual violence on adolescent girls by providing access to information in schools on reporting sexual abuse to the police; to provide counseling, medical and legal advice; and to review existing documents in schools to protect children from abuse.
| Project Grant Amount | $40,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $84,759 |
| Years Supported | 4 |
| Theme | Civil/Human Rights |
| Population Served | Women, Youth |
