GSF’s GBV Prevention and Response Strategy

Strategic Objective

To reduce gender-based violence and improve the lives of women and girls in the region through comprehensive and targeted interventions.

Key Areas of Intervention

Awareness and Education

We aim to educate communities about GBV and its impact through:

• Public Campaigns: Partnering with local media to broadcast anti-GBV messages.
• Educational Materials: Developing and distributing informative resources via schools and community organizations.
• Community Outreach: Organizing town halls, workshops, and interactive sessions to engage diverse audiences.

Strengthening Support Services

We provide essential services for GBV survivors, including:

• Safe Spaces: Establishing secure environments where women and girls can access support.
• Healthcare Partnerships: Collaborating with local health facilities to ensure survivors receive comprehensive care.
• Access to Justice: Partnering with legal organizations to offer legal aid and representation for survivors.

Advocacy and Policy Change

Our advocacy efforts focus on:

• Engaging Governments: Working with local and national policymakers to advocate for stronger GBV prevention laws.
• Collaborating with NGOs: Partnering to influence and reform policies that perpetuate GBV.
• Raising Awareness: Engaging influential stakeholders to highlight GBV’s societal impacts.

Capacity Building

We empower community stakeholders by:

• Training Programs: Organizing workshops for community leaders, teachers, and healthcare workers.
• Women’s Groups: Supporting women-led initiatives to build resilience and foster peer networks.
• Organizational Development: Enhancing the capabilities of community-based organizations to sustain anti-GBV efforts.

Monitoring and Evaluation

We ensure accountability and impact through:

• Progress Tracking: Establishing systems to monitor and evaluate GBV intervention outcomes.
• Data-Driven Insights: Using evaluation results to refine strategies and improve effectiveness.
• Transparent Reporting: Sharing findings with stakeholders to maintain trust and collaboration.

Collaboration and Impact

Implementing this strategy requires robust collaboration with:

• Local Communities: Building trust and leveraging local knowledge to tailor interventions.
• Government Agencies: Aligning with regional and national frameworks for GBV prevention.
• International Partners: Incorporating global best practices to enhance program efficacy.

Vision for the Future

Through focused and sustained efforts, GSF envisions a future where:

• Women and girls live free from the threat of GBV.
• Communities are educated and proactive in preventing GBV.
• Survivors receive the support and justice they deserve.

Together, we can create transformative change and build a society that values and protects the rights and dignity of every individual.