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Displaying records 11-20 of 80 results
All results totalling $6,091,458
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Project Title: Defending the Democratic Space in Nicaragua
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Democratic Ideas and Values
Description: To defend the shrinking democratic space and advocate for free and fair elections and the basic tenets of representative democracy in Nicaragua. The program will raise domestic and international awareness in support of free and fair elections, democracy, and respect for the rule of law.
Year: 2016
Award Amount: $79,498
Project Title: Raising the Voice of Women Entrepreneurs III
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Accountability and Governance
Description: To amplify public and private sector support and understanding of the benefits of women's economic empowerment; and to improve the enabling environment for women's economic and democratic participation. The program will advance an advocacy agenda to reduce gender disparities in the economic sphere. Advocacy efforts will take place through social and traditional media, working group discussions, and meetings with key actors in the public and private sector prior to and following the 2016 elections.
Year: 2016
Award Amount: $205,152
Project Title: Promoting Youth Civic Engagement in Nicaragua
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Civic Education
Description: To increase youth participation and civic engagement in political processes. A series of forums on topics related to political participation in schools and universities will educate first time voters on the importance of political participation as informed voters. Additionally, a magazine and social media will educate youth about their rights and their role in Nicaraguan political life.
Year: 2016
Award Amount: $50,000
Project Title: Promoting Freedom of Expression in Nicaragua
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Freedom of Information
Description: To strengthen independent media and citizen journalism in Nicaragua. A local media campaign will promote democratic values and support the networking activities and collaboration efforts of independent radio broadcasters.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $45,000
Project Title: Strengthening Online Independent Media
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Freedom of Information
Description: To promote freedom of expression and independent media in Nicaragua. The organization will work to consolidate and expand the reach of an independent digital news platform. The grantee will produce a series of investigative reports on the most salient issues affecting Nicaraguans.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $75,000
Project Title: Promoting Legislative Oversight and Free and Fair Elections
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Accountability and Governance
Description: To promote transparency and accountability of the Nicaraguan National Assembly. The organization will monitor sessions of the National Assembly and the use of a discretionary fund assigned to legislators. The grantee will publish its findings in a quarterly bulletin and raise awareness about the need for greater transparency in the legislative process.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $80,000
Project Title: Raising Awareness of Corruption's Effects on Citizens
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Accountability and Governance
Description: To strengthen anticorruption oversight efforts. The institute will provide civic actors with tools, techniques, and resources to conduct new and strengthen ongoing investigative analyses on the negative effects of corruption on citizens. Activities will increase awareness and enhance civic literacy to provide oversight and demand accountability from government, the institute will also help civic actors disseminate their findings through a grassroots awareness campaign.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $150,000
Project Title: Promoting Access to Justice and Human Rights in Nicaragua
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Human Rights
Description: To promote and protect human rights in Nicaragua. The project will provide legal assistance to citizens facing challenges in accessing the justice system. Human rights conditions in prisons and detention facilities will be monitored and and proposals for their improvement will be presented to relevant authorities. International mechanisms will be used to monitor and report human rights violations and raise awareness about the country's international obligations to protect human rights.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $39,000
Project Title: Raising Awareness about Youth Preferences in Civic Participation
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Democratic Ideas and Values
Description: To promote greater understanding about youth preferences in civic participation in Nicaragua. The organization will gather information on how young Nicaraguans communicate amongst themselves and with others to engage in social and political issues. The organization will produce and disseminate a report containing the findings of the study and best practices for civil society organizations and political actors to promote youth civic participation.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $40,000
Project Title: Strengthening the Role of Women in Defense of Nicaraguan Democracy
Project Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Project Country: Nicaragua
Project Focus: Rule of Law
Description: To promote democratic values and human rights among women in Nicaragua. The capacity of women will be strengthened to defend their rights and Nicaraguan democracy. Reports on the human rights situation of women in Nicaragua will raise international and domestic awareness.
Year: 2017
Award Amount: $74,794
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