The NGO Girls in collaboration with the international humanitarian organization CARE, with the support of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany launched the project “Strengthening Access and Service Provision for SRH Support and GBV Prevention among Conflict-Affected Women and Girls in Eastern and Southern Ukraine”.
Project aim.To promote the provision of life-saving and inclusive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) support for IDPs, returnees and host communities in Eastern and Southern Ukraine.
Geographical coverage of the project.Offline: Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Kherson Oblasts.
Duration.From 01.01.2025 to 30.06.2026
Who is this project for?
For the most vulnerable populations affected by the war - women, men, boys and girls.
For representatives of the Roma community and LGBTQIA+ people.
For employees of local authorities, law enforcement agencies and social services.
For GBV survivors.
Project objectives:
Ensure equal access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, as well as psychological and social support for women and girls affected by the conflict.
Strengthen the capacity of local authorities, law enforcement agencies and social workers through specialized training sessions and educational programmes.
Establish mobile teams with specialists to provide psychosocial support in remote areas.
Raise public awareness of gender equality, women's rights and available services.
Project components:
Improving access to healthcare facilities for IDPs, Roma communities and other marginalized groups by providing cash/vouchers for access to SRH and GBV support.
GBV prevention, response and risk mitigation: conducting online and offline training sessions on identification of GBV survivors, sensitive communication, case management and referrals.
Training of professionals: organizing training sessions for law enforcement agencies, social workers and local authorities on combating GBV.
Mobile SPS teams: establishing mobile teams to assist residents of remote communities, providing support to people with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable groups in their communities.
Outreach and awareness-raising: conducting awareness campaigns on SRH and GBV in communities and educational institutions.
Social support and case management: Referring people with protection concerns (including GBV survivors) to specialized services and assisting with individual protection.
Vocational training: Organizing professional development courses and job fairs for women.
How to participate in the project?You can apply for services and support at[email protected].
Services are provided free of charge.
