Asociacion para la Promocion Social Alternativa (MINGA)
Country
ColombiaOrganization
Asociacion para la Promocion Social Alternativa (MINGA)
MINGA was founded in 1993 by a group of human rights defenders and is dedicated to representing political prisoners and the families of victims of violence, mainly from indigenous populations. The organization works along the Colombian-Venezuelan and Colombian-Ecuadorian border regions to protect and promote basic human rights by engaging in five projects: research, technical assistance, community education, media relations, and legal advice and representation.
Project
Community Peacebuilding
To strengthen the leadership of social change organizations on human rights and armed conflict, and to support these organizations and communities in activities to prevent, protect and report rights violations.
| Project Grant Amount | $30,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $141,700 |
| Years Supported | 5 |
| Theme | Conflict/Emergency |
| Population Served | Indigenous People, Refugees and IDPs, Women, Youth |
