Asociacion de Mujeres Emprendedoras de Waslala (AMEWAS)
Country
NicaraguaOrganization
Asociacion de Mujeres Emprendedoras de Waslala (AMEWAS)
AMEWAS is a network of nine organizations founded in 2000 to decrease incidents of violence against women, youth, and girls by promoting gender equity, psychosocial healing, and access to the judicial system.
Project
Violence Prevention and Psychosocial Support
To respond to widespread violence against women and girls by providing psychosocial support and shelter for victims; strengthening youth leadership to raise local awareness of sexual and gender-based violence and gender equity; conducting human rights advocacy with local institutions; and facilitating access to the judicial system.
| Project Grant Amount | $20,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $86,162 |
| Years Supported | 5 |
| Theme | Civil/Human Rights |
| Population Served | Women, Youth |
