ONG ALAFIA is a national organisation established in 1997 by a group of women concerned about the appalling living conditions of women in Togo. The organisation was formed to advocate for, and promote the rights of women, widows, and young girls. The organisation was awarded a renewal grant to monitor the effective implementation of the declaration made by Chiefs and traditional rulers in Dankpen to end inimical widowhood practices. The project will work with chiefs and also intensify education within the communities to attain the social norm change necessary for the community to adapt this change in behaviour