Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project [through Asia Foundation]

$700K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	Asia Foundation
Country	Laos
Start Date	Sep 24, 2009
End Date	Apr 07, 2011
Duration	560 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`82059-54`

Grant Description

The Asia Foundation (TAF) will enhance cooperation between law enforcement, social service providers, and community groups to protect victims. rights and prosecute traffickers. TAF will conduct a survey of trafficking .hotspots. to help law enforcement target limited resources more effectively. They will also train community security officers to assist trafficking victims and lead community watch groups.

TAF will facilitate multi-sector teams to coordinate anti-trafficking efforts in 3 provinces.