Togo

Forum de la Société Civile Togolaise (Togolese Civil Society Forum)
$24,425
To reinforce Togolese civil society. The Forum will identify civil society organizations involved in development policy and conduct a series of information campaigns, contact meetings, and preparatory meetings with these organizations, as well as public authorities and development partners. In addition, the Forum will broadcast 12 radio programs, issue press releases, and conduct civic education programs.

Ligue Togolaise des Droits de l'Homme (Togolese League for Human Rights) (LTDH)
$39,140*
To improve the defense and promotion of human rights and democracy and promote a representative, rights-based democratic system in Togo. LTDH will convene a capacity building seminar for human rights advocates from each of its branches across the country on human rights, democratic elections, HIV/AIDS, child rights, and child trafficking. Participants will devise strategies to improve democracy and human rights promotion in each region of Togo.

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
$200,000*
To support coordinated efforts by Togolese democrats to advocate for and prepare citizens to participate in a democratic transition. NDI staff will work with Togolese political and civic leaders to help them build and sustain domestic and international support for a transition. NDI will provide meeting and communications facilities to Togolese democrats and provide training in coalition building and how to build a regional support network, and offer skills-building seminars.