Anti-Trafficking in Persons Project [through Centro de Operaciones Anti-Contrabando(COAC)]

$180K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	Centro de Operaciones Anti-Contrabando(COAC)
Country	Ecuador
Start Date	Sep 13, 2009
End Date	Sep 08, 2013
Duration	1,456 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`82102-54`

Grant Description

These funds will support expenses related to the investigation of trafficking in persons cases.

Working with the US/DHS/ICE Attach's office, the Ecuadorian National Police will target human trafficking cases, including those involving minors.

While the Government of Ecuador supports the salary costs of the specialized units, USG funds will support field travel for investigations, equipment, and training.