Site visits are an opportunity to assess the extent to which gender-based violence (GBV) is being effectively considered in activity implementation. However, they can also create serious risks for survivors, their families and communities, service providers, and the site visit team. This how-to-note instructs USAID staff and implementing partners on how to plan, host, and conduct safe and ethical site visits to strengthen GBV interventions. Read More

This how-to note describes why self-care and collective care is essential for organizations addressing gender-based violence (GBV), both as an ethical imperative and a core component of quality programming. It includes definitions of self- and collective care, describes three pillars for systematically embedding self- and collective care at different organizational levels, reflects on the roles funders can play to create an enabling environment for incorporating self- and collective care in GBV work, and concludes with practical suggestions to put these ideas and strategies into action. Read More