Fundacin de Investigacin y Desarrollo Holstico en Educacin Sexual (FIDHES)

$502K USD

Funder	Inter-American Foundation
Recipient Organization	Fundacin de Investigacin y Desarrollo Holstico en Educacin Sexual
Country	Nicaragua
Start Date	Aug 28, 2004
End Date	Jul 13, 2008
Duration	1,415 days
Number of Grantees	4
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`50262-36`

Grant Description

FIDHES will develop an integrated model of support that addresses the social, cultural, economic and emotional development of young people.

It will provide life skills, technical and vocational training for approximately 600 youths living in marginal neighborhoods in the coastal strip along Lake Managua. Beneficiaries will have access to financing as well as job placement support. FIDHES may provide job training and start-up loans to young entrepreneurs interested in opening businesses.