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SEND Sierra Leone has completed a two-day capacity-building training across six districts aimed at strengthening frontline service providers’ response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
The trainings were conducted in Western Area, Port Loko, Bombali, Bo, Moyamba, and Kenema Districts under the organisation’s “BRAVE” Project.
According to SEND Sierra Leone, the initiative is being implemented in partnership with Welthungerhilfe Sierra Leone and funded by the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).
In a report issued by SEND Sierra Leone, the organisation stated that the training sessions were designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline service providers to respond effectively to cases of SGBV.
Participants included health workers, police officers from the Family Support Unit, university representatives, social welfare officials, and community actors.
SEND Sierra Leone reported that the sessions focused on improving participants’ understanding of SGBV concepts, relevant legal frameworks, and survivor-centred approaches.
Through participatory engagements, attendees enhanced their practical skills in handling issues of confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, providing psychosocial support, and coordinating referrals.
The organisation noted that the initiative also aimed at promoting stronger collaboration among key institutions responsible for responding to SGBV cases. According to the report, the training improved cross-sector coordination and institutional responsiveness in the targeted districts.
SEND Sierra Leone stated that the overall objective of the engagement is to contribute to better protection mechanisms and improved access to quality services for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across the country.
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners and stakeholders to address SGBV and strengthen support systems for survivors in Sierra Leone.
