The study’s findings were adopted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and are now guiding the revision of Kenya’s National Response Plan to prevent violence against children. The results were also shared widely through national and international conferences and webinars, increasing global awareness of the shifts in VAC trends between 2010 and 2019. Overall, the work generated evidence that is shaping policy and informing stakeholders’ actions at both national and regional levels.

We developed a draft handbook to promote and guide effective GBV prevention initiatives in the SADC region. It consolidates evidence on what works and outlines practical strategies, measures, and mechanisms.

Produced a full training package to strengthen how healthcare providers in Sierra Leone respond to gender-based violence. This included a locally adapted training manual, participant materials, and referral pathway resources aligned with WHO standards. As a result, health providers are better equipped with practical tools and guidance to support survivors effectively