Asociacion de Cabildos Indigenas del Norte del Cauca (ACIN)

 

Country

Colombia

Organization

Asociacion de Cabildos Indigenas del Norte del Cauca (ACIN)

ACIN was founded in 1994. It is comprised of 14 indigenous reservations and 19 Indigenous Councils in the North of Cauca, each of which works on a communitarian sustainable project. ACIN represents the most recognized Indigenous movement in Colombia for its commitment to protect the civil, social, cultural and economic rights of Indigenous peoples.

Project

Culturally Relevant and Psychological Training to Support Indigenous Women and Girl Victims of Violence

To provide support to victims of armed conflict and violence by training community leaders on how to provide culturally relevant legal and psychosocial support; and to build the leadership capacity of ACIN's women's program so it can function independently.

Project Grant Amount $30,000
Total Grants Received $109,392
Years Supported 3
Theme Conflict/Emergency
Population Served Indigenous People, Women
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