Comité d'Appui et de Soutien au Développement Economique et Social en Casamance (CASADES)
Country
SenegalOrganization
Comité d'Appui et de Soutien au Développement Economique et Social en Casamance (CASADES)
CASADES was formed in 1997 to help find solutions to the violent conflict in the Casamance region. Based in Kolda, the organization contributes to the establishment of a sustainable society by promoting peace and stability, civic participation and the interests of youth and women. CASADES works with more than 60 rural women's groups with the aim of building women’s capacity to represent their interests at community and district levels. The organization also runs peace and civic education programs, reaching over 800 youth.
Project
Peacebuilding and Women's Leadership
To organize peace committees in two rural villages and train 900 women in leadership skills that will enable them to participate in local peacebuilding efforts and learn more about women’s rights. CASADES will also work to reduce the number of trans-border disputes by raising awareness about the proliferation and illicit trade of light weapons in the region.
| Project Grant Amount | $20,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $20,000 |
| Years Supported | 1 |
| Theme | Civil and Political Rights |
| Population Served | Farmers and fisherfolk, Men, Women, Youth |
