In collaboration with Progynist and Emanuel Development Association—and with support from UN Women—Pro Pride is implementing a transformative project in nine kebeles of Shewa Robit. The initiative strengthens women’s leadership in post-war recovery, supports survivors of gender-based violence through economic and psychosocial assistance, and fosters sustainable institutions to protect women’s rights and livelihoods in war-affected communities.
Project Snapshot
| Timeline | Location | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Shewa Robit, North Ethiopia | Women’s leadership, GBV healing, economic recovery |
Objectives & Strategy
- Build Women’s Leadership & Resilience: Empower women to lead peacebuilding initiatives and defend their rights at local levels.
- Support Survivors of GBV: Form and strengthen women’s support groups to aid healing, leadership, and economic inclusion.
- Economic Recovery for Women: Enable women to recover lost livelihoods through income-generating skills and business support.
Pro Pride’s Role: Activities Summary
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder coordination meetings, bringing together government, non-government, and private actors to ensure synergy in livelihood support systems.
- Organized and supported GBV survivors’ support groups, facilitating income-generating activities and regular bi-weekly gatherings for peer support.
- Conducted basic business skills (BBS) training for VSLA leaders and support group representatives to initiate and run micro-businesses.
- Hosted awareness-raising sessions on gender-based violence, women’s rights, protection mechanisms, and healthy community norms.
Impact Highlights
- Established support networks for women survivors of GBV in Shewa Robit’s war-affected kebeles.
- Trained and mobilized VSLAs and community groups to rebuild post-war livelihoods.
- Raised awareness within local communities and service providers about rights, protection, and resilience strategies.
- Build Women’s Leadership & Resilience: Empower women to lead peacebuilding initiatives and defend their rights at local levels.
- Support Survivors of GBV: Form and strengthen women’s support groups to aid healing, leadership, and economic inclusion.
- Economic Recovery for Women: Enable women to recover lost livelihoods through income-generating skills and business support.
