Kivulini Mobilizing Communities to Prevent Domestic Violence
The Kivulini Women's Rights Organization's core purpose is to build momentum for the prevention of domestic violence against women in the Lake Victoria Regions of Tanzania by: mobilizing communities to take action; strengthening the capacity of NGOs, CBOs and local government institutions; and advocating and influencing local and national key policies that empower and benefit women.
Goal of the Practice
- To reduce the prevalence rate of domestic violence against women perpetuated by HIV/AIDS
- To strengthen the capacities of community institutions to effectively implement prevention programs on domestic violence against women perpetuated by HIV/AIDS
Core Components
- Community awareness and media campaigns
- Legal aid and advocacy
- Capacity building
- Economic empowerment
Noteworthy Results
- Over 75,000 people were directly reached in 2006
Focus Areas
Gender
Implemented By
Kivulini Women's Rights Organization
Participating Organization
- Raising Voices
- INTERTEAM
- Catholic Relief Services
Region
Africa
Country
Tanzania
Environment
Community/Household
Setting
Urban
Target Population
Adults (over 18)
Scope
> 50000
Implementation Years
01/2000 - ongoing
