E2P evidence review publication

We are proud to let you know that we have published our first consolidated evidence review of our Empowered to Protect (E2P) approach, which we implement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi.

E2P is Help a Child’s community-based intervention for the prevention of gender-based violence. The initiative revolves around interactive group sessions where participants are encouraged to delve deeply into the root causes of gender-based violence. The program can be combined with distribution of non-violent self-defense tools called the INVI-bracelet to be used as last resort prevention when an attack is already happening.

The critical examination of social and cultural norms and practices raises awareness for gender-based violence, empowering both men and women of the community to recognize and tackle these issues proactively. Through E2P, participants become agents of change in their own environment by making them aware of the ways that they can prevent and respond to gender-based violence, fostering resilience and increasing feelings of safety. It is part of Help a Child’s holistic approach to work for the good of children, families and the entire community.

This paper is not only a summary of our past projects, but a collection of evidence of the impact of E2P, recommendations and lessons learned during the innovation journey.

Read our evidence review report