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Purpose & Goals

Vision

The vision of the SBCWC is the creation of a safe and secure society within a human rights culture, where women and children are empowered and live in a violence-free society.

Our Mission

The mission of the SBCWC, as a human rights-based, non-governmental organisation, is to provide a comprehensive range of services that are accessible and safe to women and children by:

1. Advocacy Partnerships

Working in partnership with organisations that advocate ending violence against women and children

2. Emergency & Residential Care

Providing 24-hour emergency shelter, short and medium term residential care, and childcare services

3. Support & Empowerment

Providing mental health support, as well as legal and economic empowerment services

4. GBV Research & Best Practices

Conducting research that will inform intervention strategies and best practices in the gender-based violence sector.

Photo: David Harrison

Our Goals

  1. Establish a one-stop centre offering client-focused services for women and child survivors of violence.
  2. Provide a comprehensive, coordinated range of services for abused women and children through partner collaboration.
  3. Develop a best-practice intervention model through research to end violence against women and children.
  4. Deliver community outreach and awareness programmes to prevent violence against women and children.
  5. Build strong networks with organizations, networks, and institutions advocating to end violence against women and children.

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