U.S. Embassy N’Djamena PDS is offering this grant to advance economic prosperity, democratic institutions, and human rights in Chad.

Chad increases prosperity and invests in all its people, especially women, better addressing basic needs.

Activities, training, and workshops to promote female entrepreneurship and strengthen the capacity to engage in sustained economic activity 

Entrepreneurship programs for underrepresented audiences including women, minorities, and residents of small cities and rural areas.  

Programs supporting women’s rise to senior leadership positions in government, business management, civil society, academia, and other sectors. 

Anti-corruption educational programs and initiatives that contribute to government accountability, business transparency, and improving Chad’s investment climate.

Developing support and mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs

Activities, workshops to promote English language and strengthen the capacities of English language teachers

Chad develops and strengthens democratic institutions and processes and promotes accountable governance and respect for human rights.

Protection of human rights, especially those of vulnerable populations such as women, refugees, displaced persons, and the disabled.

Programs for teachers and/or students developing engaging activities and workshops that combat violence and promote tolerance. 

Programs that promote women and girl’s empowerment and education and combat Female Genital Mutilation, Gender Based violence and any other form of violence against women and girls

Programs to enhance religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence

Programs to increase citizens’ understanding of and participation in the electoral and governance processes.

Workshops, seminars and trainings for journalists in investigative journalism, covering elections, reporting human rights abuse, countering disinformation and fake news.