what we do
Protection that starts in the community
Seven areas of work, linked by an integrated model that supports girls and women from emergency to recovery.
how we work
An integrated, survivor-centred model
We prevent, respond, support recovery and strengthen the systems that protect girls and women, from emergency to development.
Prevent
- Social norms
- Community protection networks
- Engaging men
- Safe schools
from the field
Activists and male champions promote positive masculinity in communities.
Protection and GBVRespond
- Case management
- Psychosocial support
- Safe spaces
- Mobile teams
Recover and empower
- Savings groups
- Technical and vocational training
- Livelihoods
from the field
Savings groups and technical and vocational training for women and young people.
Economic empowermentStrengthen systems
- Government
- Humanitarian coordination
- Local organisations (MLHCP)
from the field
We work with district government and lead the MLHCP, the platform of local organisations.
Humanitarian action and localisationGirls and women, with and without disabilities
survivor-centred
HumanitarianDevelopmentPeace(HDP nexus)
Four stages linked in a cycle. The outer ring shows the themes that cut across all stages.
Based on the Theory of Change in the Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
areas of work
Seven areas, one commitment
Protection and GBV
Prevention of gender-based violence, survivor-centred case management, safe spaces and psychosocial support.
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Child protection
Case management, child-friendly spaces and community protection committees.
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Positive youth development
Sport, life skills and digital literacy for adolescents and young people, in schools and communities.
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Village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), financial literacy and vocational training for women and young people.
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Health: HIV and TB
Community activists who refer cases and bring people back into health care.
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Disability and social inclusion
Girls and women with disabilities at the centre of every programme, not on the margins.
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Humanitarian action and localisation
Responding to displaced people in the North and leading the platform of local organisations (MLHCP).
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Four principles
- Survivor-centredSafety, confidentiality, respect and non-discrimination in every interaction.
- Locally ledMozambican, multilingual teams, present in the communities.
- Evidence-basedData collected and analysed every month to improve services.
- InclusiveGirls and women with disabilities take part and lead.