Democracy and Human Rights Fund Activity (DHRF) Chad

Description

1) Objective 

The Democracy and Human Rights Fund Activity (DHRF) is one of a variety of programs used by the U.S. government (USG) to promote and defend civil and political rights, strengthen democratic institutions and civil society, and foster democratic values and practices in the states of Sub-Saharan Africa. It was authorized in May 2000, building upon the foundation laid by the original Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHRF). Embassies have recognized the impact that DHRF and DHRF II activities have made in strengthening nascent civil society groups that lack access to financial or organizational support. The projects which could be funded human rights must:

• be implemented within a period not exceeding one year
• towards concrete actions
• touch a significant number of individuals

The areas of intervention are as follows:

• promotion and defense of the human rights
• reform and the strengthening of the judicial system
• support to parliaments
• civic education
• promotion and defense of the rights of the women and children
• support to the electoral process
• prevention and conflict resolution
• support for media outlets

2) Eligibility

Civil society organisations are eligible.

3) Location 

Actions must take place in Chad.

4) Budget 

The grant size is not mentioned.

5) Application

There is no date limit for receiving requests; they are received continuously. Please follow the proposal layout that is given on their website.