Combating Gender-Based Violence
Lerne Adams Foundation runs a robust SGBV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) Advocacy Programme in partnership with county governments, law enforcement, and community organizations. We work to prevent violence before it occurs through education and community sensitization, while also providing comprehensive support services for survivors including legal aid linkage, psychosocial counseling, and safe shelter referrals.
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A structured, evidence-based approach to creating lasting change in the communities we serve.
Prevention Campaigns
Community education drives targeting schools, markets, and religious centers on GBV prevention.
Survivor Support
Safe spaces, psychosocial counseling, and legal aid linkage for SGBV survivors.
Bystander Training
Empowering community members to safely intervene when witnessing GBV.
Male Engagement
Working with men and boys as champions for gender equality and GBV prevention.
Policy Advocacy
Engaging county and national government on enforcement of anti-SGBV legislation.
Short-Term Goals
- Reach 5,000 community members with GBV prevention messaging
- Establish 3 survivor support and safe-house networks
- Train 200 bystander intervention champions
- Engage 10 county officials in policy dialogue
Long-Term Goals
- Achieve a 60% reduction in reported GBV incidents
- Establish functional GBV response systems in all target sub-counties
- Mainstream gender equality in community governance structures
- Ensure all survivors receive timely legal and psychosocial support
Implementation Approach
We believe in participatory approaches that empower local communities to lead their own development.
Community Dialogues
Facilitating open forums and 'Women Barazas' to address root causes of vulnerabilities and promote shared learning.
Capacity Building
Training peer educators, 'Male Champions', and youth ambassadors to cascade knowledge throughout the region.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with county governments, health facilities, and faith-based organizations to ensure sustainable impact.
Who We Serve
Our focus is squarely on the most marginalized and hard-to-reach populations in the Lake Victoria Region.
- Geographic Focus: Homabay town, Karachuonyo, Kasipul Kabondo, Rangwe, Suba North and South.
- Vulnerable Groups: Single parents, orphans, street children, and youth.
- Living Conditions: Informal settlements, slums, and rural semi-urban areas.
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