Strengthen Local CSOs to Provide Protection Services to Women and GBV Survivors

This project seeks to address the critical shortage of support services for women and girls and enhance access to GBV multi-sectoral services. By empowering local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the West Bank and potentially Gaza, and providing them with financial and technical support to deliver critical services to disadvantaged and underserved target groups, the initiative will provide vital mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS), legal and social services, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and rapid livelihood assistance, with a primary focus on vulnerable women and girls, especially survivors of  gender-based violence.  These services will not only support individual recovery and empowerment but also foster safer, more cohesive communities. Indirectly, household members—including men and boys—and the broader community will benefit from improved well-being, protection, and economic stability, contributing to a more inclusive and resilient social fabric.

The total cost of the project is €1.667 million, comprising €1.5 million from AFD and €0.167 million in co-financing from the CSO grant recipients, over a period of three years.

The project aims to empower CSOs to deliver comprehensive protection and support services to women and girls, including survivors of GBV. Through targeted sub-grants, 5,000 women and girls are expected to gain access to multi-sectoral services. Additionally, 100 women and girls will benefit from economic empowerment initiatives, including vocational training and income-generating activities. The project will also enhance the institutional and technical capacities of 7 to 9 CSOs, with an anticipated 20% improvement in their performance.