Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) West Africa
ID: 354596Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Ghana USAID-Accra (USAID-GHA)

Award Range

$7M - $7M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354596
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) West Africa," aimed at organizations addressing these critical issues in Coastal West Africa, including countries such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Togo, and Cameroon. The initiative seeks to engage local entities that can provide insights and strategies for combating SGBV and human trafficking at local, national, and cross-border levels, reflecting the U.S. government's commitment to addressing these pressing human rights challenges. With an estimated total program funding of $6.6 million, USAID anticipates awarding four cooperative agreements, with applications due by June 21, 2024, and the expected award date set for October 1, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to Robert Ago-Josiah at ragojosiah@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Ago-Josiah A and A Specialist
    00233552692358
    ragojosiah@usaid.gov
    Files
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    USAID-WA REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - SGBV and CTIP_signed.pdf
    USAID-WA.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) in West Africa, specifically targeting organizations working at local, national, and cross-border levels within Coastal West Africa, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Togo, and Cameroon. The RFI aims to gather insights from diverse stakeholders, including private sector actors and NGOs, to better understand the complexities and ongoing efforts in combating these significant human rights and developmental challenges. The document underscores SGBV as a priority for the U.S. government, particularly in light of alarming statistics indicating varying prevalence rates across the region. Major forms include intimate partner violence, early marriage, female genital mutilation, and school-related violence. Similarly, human trafficking, encompassing forced labor and sexual exploitation, poses serious threats exacerbated by regional instability, conflict, and economic challenges. Responses to the RFI are voluntary and may help refine USAID's future activity designs; however, submitting comments does not position organizations favorably for future funding opportunities. The RFI includes specific questions targeting organizational involvement in SGBV and C-TIP addressing various strategic aspects, geographical scope, and recent activities.
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