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Project in Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Save the Children UK

    Young women and girls in the DRC are often taken as child soldiers or are subjected to sexual violence. This project supports girls to rebuild their lives, by providing skills training and assistance to return to school. They also run health centres providing reproductive health care, child-care, and HIV awareness training. The project also organises workshops with armed groups to release girls still being held, and hold public events to tackle stigma in the community against these girls.

    Amount Awarded: £969800

  • TWIN (Trading) Ltd

    The current growth in demand for Fairtrade and organic coffee provides an opportunity for African farmers to improve their livelihoods. The project works to make the transition to double-certified (Fairtrade and organic), high-quality coffee by providing access to equipment, training and support. This means local producers can get a fairer deal and start to work their own way out of poverty. This project operates in six countries, with a spend of £75,000 in each location

    Amount Awarded: £75000

  • WAR CHILD

    Drop-in centres for street children in Kinshasa lack the expertise to meet the basic needs of street children and support them back into their communities. The project works to address this by training organisations in family tracing and fostering. The families of street children receive small grants to start a business. The project makes sure children participate in decisions that affect their lives and they hold community meetings so people understand the needs of street children better.

    Amount Awarded: £100000