Roots of Empathy & Hope Association (REHA) is committed to promoting safe, respectful, and inclusive communities free from gender-based violence (GBV). We work with communities to raise awareness, support survivors, strengthen prevention efforts, and promote access to appropriate services and protection.
Roots of Empathy & Hope Association (REHA) is committed to promoting safe, respectful, and inclusive communities free from gender-based violence (GBV). We work with communities to raise awareness, support survivors, strengthen prevention efforts, and promote access to appropriate services and protection.
Our Goal
Our goal is to contribute to communities where women, men, girls, and boys are treated with dignity and respect and can live free from violence, abuse, exploitation, and discrimination.
Through prevention, awareness, empowerment, survivor-centred support, and partnerships, REHA seeks to help build safer, more equitable, and more compassionate communities.
Prevent Violence. Protect Dignity. Promote Equality.
Activities
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GBV Awareness and Community Sensitisation – Conducting awareness sessions on gender-based violence, its different forms, its impact on individuals and families, and available support services.
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Prevention and Community Education – Working with community members to challenge harmful attitudes, behaviours, and practices that contribute to violence and discrimination.
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Survivor Support and Referral – Supporting survivors with compassionate guidance and connecting them with appropriate medical, psychosocial, legal, and protection services.
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Psychosocial Support – Promoting access to counselling and emotional support for individuals affected by gender-based violence.
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Child and Adolescent Protection Awareness – Promoting awareness of child protection, safeguarding, and the importance of creating safe environments for children and young people.
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Engagement of Men and Boys – Encouraging men and boys to participate in GBV prevention, promote respectful relationships, and become positive advocates within their communities.
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Women's and Girls' Empowerment – Supporting initiatives that strengthen women's and girls' confidence, awareness of their rights, access to opportunities, and participation in community decision-making.
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Community Dialogue and Advocacy – Facilitating constructive conversations involving community leaders, families, youth, faith-based groups, and other stakeholders to address GBV and promote peaceful relationships.
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Capacity Building for Community Actors – Supporting awareness and training for volunteers, community leaders, and other relevant actors on prevention, identification, safe referral, and survivor-centred support.
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Economic Empowerment and Resilience – Promoting skills development and livelihood opportunities that can strengthen the economic resilience and independence of vulnerable individuals.
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Partnership and Referral Networks – Collaborating with relevant government institutions, healthcare providers, legal and protection actors, community organisations, and other partners to strengthen GBV response systems.
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Advocacy for Safe and Inclusive Communities – Promoting dignity, equality, human rights, and community accountability while advocating for environments where everyone can live free from violence and discrimination.
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