📋 Tender Overview
Activity Id:
210780
Project Number:
redacted ID
Implementing Partner:
International Organisation for Migration
Activity Start Date:
2013-09-20
Activity End Date:
2026-12-18
Country:
Belarus
Country Code:
BLR
Region:
Europe and Eurasia
Funding Agency:
U.S. Agency for International Development
Managing Agency:
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fiscal Year:
2023
Current Dollar Amount:
$200,000
International Sector:
Government and Civil Society
USG Sector:
Rule of Law and Human Rights
Description:
This activity aims to build Belarus's national capacity to prevent trafficking in persons (TIP) and provide comprehensive assistance to victims of trafficking (VOTs). It aligns with the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) Goal 1.3 and ICS Mission Objective (MO) 1.1. Following recommendations of the Department of State (DOS) TIP Report, USAID works to reduce the level of TIP in Belarus by strengthening the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), a cooperative framework for state actors to coordinate their efforts with civil society, and build the capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs). C-TIP activities contribute to the USG's JSP Goal 1.3 of countering transnational crime threatening U.S. interests by strengthening citizen-responsive governance and respect for human rights. USAID partners with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to prevent an increase in TIP rates. IOM has gradually built the capacity of 20 local CSOs to deliver prevention and protection services. IOM's approach to managing USAID funds is fully transparent and cost effective while providing a mechanism for transferring USAID funds to local CSOs. FY 2018 funds will support strengthening local service providers, who will organize awareness campaigns, provide consultations to at-risk groups and support services for VOTs. A hotline managed by two leading CSOs will service up to 2,500 calls a year. The hotline provides consultations on safe migration, travel and marriage abroad and basic legal support. It also serves as a mechanism for VOT identification and further referral to state agencies and rehabilitation service providers. USAID will continue support for essential C-TIP services, including the shelter for victims. Up to 100 VOTs will receive rehabilitation and reintegration services. Actual and potential victims will also receive training in safe job-searching.
