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By, Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
As part of its sustainability plan and exit strategy for the NHF protection project titled,” Promoting Access to Multi-Sectoral Protection Services for Women and Girls in Yobe State”,the Portrait of Lake Child Initiative (PLCI), in partnership with Grow Strong Foundation, has taken a significant step toward enhancing gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response efforts.
The organization recently conducted a capacity-strengthening workshop for community-based, women-led organizations, equipping them with essential skills to support survivors and improve local interventions.
The workshop brought together over 40 women-led organizations from five Local Government Areas—Damaturu, Fune, Gujba, Tarmuwa, and Potiskum. Training sessions focused on critical aspects of GBV response, including survivor-centered case management, referral mechanisms, and access to justice.
Facilitated by experts in gender protection and legal advocacy, the workshop provided participants with practical tools to effectively assist GBV survivors and advocate for justice within their communities.
A key goal of the initiative was to promote local ownership of GBV prevention efforts, ensuring sustainability beyond PLCI’s direct involvement.
At the end of the training, participants committed to launching grassroots awareness campaigns and establishing community-based support programs to reinforce long-term GBV prevention mechanisms.
This initiative underscores PLCI’s unwavering dedication to empowering vulnerable populations and promoting gender equality. By equipping women-led organizations with the necessary knowledge and resources, PLCI is fostering a stronger, more responsive community-based system for addressing the GBV atlarge.
Aligned with global efforts to combat gender-based violence, this intervention serves as a catalyst for lasting change. As local organizations take the lead in GBV prevention, PLCI’s work continues to drive meaningful impact, ensuring that communities remain proactive in protecting the rights and well-being of women and girls respectively.
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