Self-resilience and empowerment through integrated CP, GBV, MHPSS Project in Ninewa, Dohuk, and Erbil Governorates, Phase II

Self-resilience and empowerment through integrated CP, GBV, MHPSS Project in Ninewa, Dohuk, and Erbil Governorates, Phase II

Donor/Partner: BPRM

Duration: 9/2018-9/2019

Place: Koya, Zakho, Mosul

Program Summary: Reduce the risk of GBV and CP violations through comprehensive MHPSS, legal assistance and community-based activities that bolster self-resilience and strengthening peaceful coexistence among IDPs, returnees, and host communities.

Project Objectives:

Objective 1: Reduce risk of GBV and strengthen MHPSS service provision through improved access to culturally appropriate quality prevention and response services for survivors of (S)GBV and those most at risk though a survivor-centered approach at WRO’s three community centers.

Objective 2: Strengthen access to child protection services for the immediate and future benefit of girls and boys through service for children and parents/caregivers at Child-Friendly Spaces.

Objective 3: Improve peaceful coexistence and promote harmonious living among IDPs, returnees, and host community families with activities that strengthen coping mechanisms and are sustainable and transferable to communities and local authorities.