Togo

Association Féminine la Lumière (AFEL)
$31,459
To support citizens’ participation in local elections scheduled for 2008. AFEL will train rural communities on electoral process. AFEL will also organize electoral campaigns where candidates will meet and answer questions from voters.

Centre d'Observation et de Promotion de l'Etat de Droit (COPED)
$24,390
To support citizens’ participation in upcoming local elections. COPED will train rural communities on the electoral process. COPED will also discuss citizens’ rights and responsibilities, good governance, and human rights.

Groupe de Réflexion et d'Action pour le Dialogue, La Democratie et le Developpement (GRAD)
$20,000
To promote the rule of law through dialogue with civil society, trade unions, the business sector, political parties, and the armed forces. GRAD will organize a roundtable discussion on the challenges to establishing democracy in Togo.

La Conscience
$34,000 *
To strengthen the relationship between human rights organizations and the media, and reinforce the institutional and operational capacity of La Conscience for the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in Togo. La Conscience will train 120 human rights activists and journalists on how they can work together more effectively. La Conscience will also strengthen its civic education training program to support its nationwide network of volunteers.

Ligue Togolaise des Droits de l'Homme (LTDH)
$34,677
To revive the activities of LTDH and strengthen the capacity of local branches. Endowment support will strengthen LTDH’s institutional and programmatic capacities to promote human rights and democracy in Togo.