Project Name: Project Blossom CARE: Community Awareness and Resilience Enhancement Training
Partner: Blossom Incorporated
GGI Priority Area: Community Health
Target Beneficiaries: Health practitioners, social service personnel and police officers
Regions: 1, 7 and 8
Duration: 9 months
Purpose: To equip current health practitioners, social services personnel, and police officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and respond to sexual violence cases.
Overview: Building survivor-centered support systems in Guyana by empowering frontline professionals to respond effectively to sexual violence.
Immediate Anticipated Outputs:
- Strengthened capabilities of local professionals (health care, police, social workers, etc.) in responding to sexual violence.
- Strengthened inter-agency collaboration and sustainable support networks in response to sexual violence.
Anticipated Impacts:
- Sexual violence survivors receive comprehensive, survivor-centered support that includes medical care, psychological assistance, and legal protection.
- Sustainable improvements in the support system for child victims of sexual violence in Guyana.
- Empowered community leaders and sustainable support networks.
