“Community based GBV responses in the Sumy Region”
The NGO Girls announces the launch of the project “Community based GBV responses in the Sumy Region”.
Project aim
The project is aimed at raising awareness and responding to gender-based violence in the communities of the Sumy Region.
Geographical coverage of the project
The city of Sumy and the Sumy Region
Work mode
Offline and online
Duration
From 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025
Who is this project for?
For the most vulnerable populations affected by the war - women, boys and girls.
For people in need of mental and psychosocial support.
For people interested in raising awareness of sex education and preventing gender-based violence.
For beneficiaries in need of legal aid.
Project objectives:
Provide access to quality mental and psychosocial support.
Raise community awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH), rights and available services.
Strengthen social cohesion through community activities.
Support legal and financial literacy of beneficiaries.
Conduct training sessions in Ukrainian and English.
Project components:
⮚ Psychosocial support:
individual and group psychological support activities,
group activities for all-round development (sports, crafts, art, etc.).
⮚ Raising awareness of GBV and SRH:
targeted awareness-raising sessions on SRH and GBV,
dignity kits containing basic household and hygiene items,
a series of self-advocacy and assertiveness training sessions aimed at protecting from and preventing various forms of GBV,
case management and voucher assistance.
⮚ Legal and financial aid:
individual and group legal advice,
financial literacy classes.
⮚ Educational initiatives:
training sessions in Ukrainian and English.
How to participate in the project?
To learn more or book a consultation, subscribe to our Telegram channel:
@divchata_sumy
or call:
+380 (50) 357 00 43
