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AFCA Initiative

Human Rights


Advancing access to civil documentation, nationality rights, social mobility, and freedom of movement for vulnerable populations.

AFCA Civil Documentation and Mobility Initiative field work
The Challenge

Civil documentation is fundamental to identity and opportunity.


An emerging global human-rights issue is the inability of vulnerable populations to secure, access, or register civil documentation—including birth certificates, national identification cards, and passports.

Without this documentation, individuals may face compromised nationality status, limited social mobility, restricted freedom of movement, and fear of detainment or deportation.

01Nationality and legal identity
02Social and economic mobility
03Freedom of movement
The CDMI Response

Civil Documentation & Mobility Initiative


Through CDMI, AFCA provides practical resources and professional support for local initiatives addressing civil documentation and mobility challenges.

01

Technical Assistance

Targeted guidance and organizational support for local human-rights initiatives.

02

Training

Knowledge-building opportunities that strengthen local capacity and service delivery.

03

Strategic Planning

Planning support that helps partners define priorities and build sustainable responses.

04

Human Capital

Professional volunteers and experiential education for college and law students.

Where We Serve

Supporting locally led human-rights efforts.


CDMI contributes value-added professional and educational resources to initiatives operating in the Caribbean.

Dominican Republic
Haiti
AFCA Civil Documentation and Mobility Initiative program
Connect With AFCA

Support dignity, identity, and mobility.

Connect with AFCA to discuss CDMI partnerships, technical assistance, training, and experiential learning opportunities.

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