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Dear Friends and Colleagues, The field of violence prevention is young, yet growing fast. It is a landscape of fresh insights, greater resources and increasing momentum—all ingredients for doing effective work. That is, if we can come together in learning: staying connected to what others are doing, exchanging perspectives on new thinking, supporting each other in taking action, and evolving the meaning of our work. Prevention is far more than raising awareness. It is about systematic engagement, sustained action and meaningful change. It is about communities thinking differently, feeling differently and then behaving differently—and doing the same ourselves. The Violence Prevention Learning Center is designed as a regional meeting place for learning and action. Here, we strive to move beyond one-off trainings and generic workshops to offering yearlong learning packages that translate theory into practice. Using a model of mutual commitment, we create a space for lively, collaborative learning, and we provide support for integrating what you learn into what you do. Join us in growing together and in strengthening our collective impact on the lives of women and men, girls and boys.
In solidarity,
Lori Michau
Co-founder and Co-director of Raising Voices
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Table of Contents ABOUT THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEARNING CENTER....PAGE 6 TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE...............................................................PAGE 8 MUTUAL COMMITMENT.......................................................................PAGE 10 WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW......................................................PAGE 12 HOW TO APPLY...........................................................................................PAGE 13 COURSES AT-A-GLANCE........................................................................PAGE 14 FULL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SASA! COURSES........................................................................................PAGE 16 QUALITY VAW PREVENTION COURSES...........................................PAGE 20
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About the Violence Prevention Learning Center
The Violence Prevtion Learning Center provides fresh insights and pioneering approaches for preventing violence in personal relationships—plus support for putting it all into action. 2014 courses focus on preventing violence against women. Watch in 2015 for additional courses on preventing violence against children.
LEARNING + ACTION
BY & FOR ACTIVISTS
Learning begins in one of our highly interactive courses, and then it continues with technical assistance for taking action.
The Violence Prevention Learning Center is for activists and activist organizations working passionately for social justice. It is an initiative of Raising Voices—operated in collaboration with the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP).
THE COURSES get you out of your seat, draw out your voice, and equip you to act. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE provides you with follow-up support for bringing that learning to life in your existing programs and new initiatives.
RAISING VOICES is a nonprofit organization working toward the prevention of violence against women and children. Since 1999, it has been innovating violence prevention approaches, learning how to prevent violence and influencing the broader violence prevention field with its methodologies now used in over 35 countries. CEDOVIP is a nonprofit organization and longtime partner of Raising Voices. It works to transform the power imbalance in intimate relationships in Uganda through intensive community mobilization efforts, strengthening institutions and national advocacy. 6
About the Prevention Learning Cente r
GREAT COURSES are alive with discussion, laughter and breakthrough. LEARNING is a journey that continues long after a course has finished. UNDERSTANDING is seeing the link between theory and practice. APPLYING IDEAS releases their full power and potential. NEW INSIGHTS come from a collaboration of many minds. OPPORTUNITIES to learn are all around us—forever. TOMORROW’S IDEAS will come from those who dare to learn today.
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Two ways to Participate 1. BECOME A SASA! PARTNER SASA! is a groundbreaking approach for preventing violence against women and HIV. It guides an extensive process of change and is integrated into an organization’s long-term programming. Developed by Raising Voices, it has been proven to bring about measurable change in both attitudes and behaviors related to violence against women, including a significant decrease in acts of physical violence. While it is an intensive community mobilization approach that requires a significant investment of resources, it can be adapted and scaled to an organization’s capacity. Learn more about SASA! at http://raisingvoices.org/ sasa. The application deadline for new SASA! partners is February 14, 2014.
ACTION
LEARNING SASA! partners participate in up to four SASA! courses over three years. These
After completing each course, SASA! partners receive technical assistance to implement the related phase of the SASA! approach, applying the theoretical frameworks, skills and tools gained in the course.
COURSES
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
SASA! partners participate in the following
All partners will receive a unique package of technical assistance customized to their particular needs. A typical technical assistance package includes a selection of the following support services.
courses are sequential and prepare participants for implementing each phase of the SASA! approach. Note: Organizations already using SASA! can apply to begin partway through the series.
series of courses:
1. THE
SASA! START PHASE:
2. THE
SASA! AWARENESS PHASE:
3. THE
SASA! SUPPORT PHASE:
4. THE
SASA! ACTION PHASE:
Finding the “Power Within”
• Support developing and implementing SASA! action plans • Regular phone/Skype calls and email communication • Review and discussion of partner plans, documents and materials • Onsite technical assistance visits • Skill-building around specific issues • Kampala-based learning opportunities • Follow-up review with senior management
Understanding “Power Over” Joining “Power With” Others
Using the “Power To” Act
Course descriptions on page 16.
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Two ways to Participate
2. REGISTER FOR QUALITY VAW PREVENTION COURSES We offer a collection of Quality VAW Prevention courses designed to increase the impact of any VAW prevention programming. These courses explore fundamental concepts that underlie quality prevention work and how these concepts translate into practice. A uniquely broad range of participants deepens the learning, exposing the group to a diverse spectrum of perspectives and program models. These courses are a reminder that there is no single approach to VAW prevention, but rather a collective responsibility to develop our knowledge and methods.
LEARNING
ACTION
Quality VAW Prevention courses provide versatile learning on the foundations of quality VAW prevention. Courses are not sequential, so organizations can register for whichever suit their needs.
After completing a course, organizations receive a full year of technical assistance to integrate the course content into their new and existing programs.
COURSES
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The Quality VAW Prevention course selection grows and changes each year. For 2014, we are offering the following courses:
Technical assistance for Quality VAW Prevention courses includes the following support services:
THE DIMENSIONS OF PREVENTION
• Support developing and implementing an action plan for incorporating new learning into your work • Monthly email exchanges • Quarterly phone/Skype call (additional phone support as needed) • Review and discussion of relevant plans, documents and materials • Follow-up review with senior management
THE POWER OF USING A RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS ACTIVISTS AND ALLIES
Course descriptions on page 20 Watch for new courses in 2015-2016.
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Mutual Commitment We believe in mutual commitments that allow learning to bring results for organizations and communities, and allow us to collectively strengthen violence prevention. These mutual commitments are captured in a simple partnership agreement. • Any organization accepted as a SASA! partner signs a one-year partnership agreement—with the possibility for annual renewal over two to three years. • Any organization accepted into a Quality VAW Prevention course signs a one-year partnership agreement specifically for that course and its follow-up. The partnership agreement details the following mutual commitments:
- DEDICATED STAFF
The participating organization will identify one or two staff persons (two is required for SASA! partners) who will be the primary collaborators for the length of the partnership agreement. This includes being (1) the course participants, (2) the primary recipients of technical assistance, and (3) the leaders of related program development and implementation (specifying the staff time available for these purposes). Please note that for SASA! partners, two dedicated staff are required.
- FULL COURSE PARTICIPATION
The identified staff will actively participate in all of the sessions for the course(s) for which they have been accepted.
- ACTION PLANNING
The organization will develop and implement an action plan for incorporating learning into existing or new programs within two months of course completion.
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The organization will receive technical assistance for one year after course completion to support the integration of all learning into practice. Technical assistance will be customized to the organization’s context, commitments and needs, and specified within the partnership agreement.
- COLLABORATION COMMITMENT
Registration and participation in any courses at the Violence Prevention Learning Center will be contingent on adherence to previous and/or active partnership agreements. - LEADERSHIP SIGNATURES AND SUPORT The partnership agreement will be signed by the organization’s leadership or senior management and includes a statement of their commitment to the partnership. 10
IN ADDITION TO THESE, SASA! PARTNERS WILL MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING COMMITMENTS: Conducted in Kampala, Uganda, the courses will be intensive, skills-based training workshops for professionals working in the field of violence against women prevention. They will emphasize the link between theory and practice, helping participants to grapple with foundational concepts while offering specific guidance for applying new ideas and techniques. All courses are accompanied by a customized TA package that include commitments from the partner organization and TA provider.
LONG-TERM PROGRAMMING / ANNUAL RENEWAL The organization will demonstrate a two- to three-year commitment to SASA! programming—based on what
is collectively determined necessary for effective implementation. Raising Voices and the organization may mutually decide to renew the partnership on an annual basis.
COMMITTED/PLEDGED FUNDING
At the start of the first year, the organization will demonstrate at least two years of funding committed/pledged for SASA! implementation.
CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITY PRESENCE
The organization will demonstrate the community presence necessary for effective SASA! programming (collectively determined based on the organization’s context, capacity and needs).
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What else you Need to Know
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? For 2014-2015, the Violence Prevention Learning Center is accepting applications from . . .
All courses cost $800 USD per person.
• organizations • from the Horn, East or Southern Africa • working to prevent violence against women as a core component of their work
(breakfast included), lunches, break teas, and materials/supplies during the course; airport transfers in Uganda; and a contribution to follow-up technical assistance.
This cost covers the participant’s accommodation
Participants pay for additional course expenses—in-
Special consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to . . .
cluding visa fees, round-trip airfare / bus fare, per diem (dinner and incidentals), health insurance, airport transfers in home country, and additional expenses.
• individuals • out-of-region applicants • organizations new to preventing violence against women
The costs for follow up technical assistance visits and Kampala-based learning opportunities will be shared between Raising Voices and the respective partners. 12
Two ways to Participate
HOW TO APPLY: 1. REVIEW the course catalogue in its entirety. 2. CHOOSE between applying for (a) partnership or (b) Quality VAW Prevention courses. 3. DOWNLOAD the application form at www.raisingvoices.org 4. SHARE the opportunity with your organization and obtain organizational support. 5. COMPLETE the form and acquire the necessary signatures. 6. RETURN the form to Raising Voices at learningcenter@raisingvoices.org by the deadline indicated in the course description(s). 7. RECEIVE an email confirming that your application has been received within two weeks of its submission. All participants are required to stay at the designated hotel, no exceptions.
8. HEAR whether your application has been accepted at least one month before the first day of your course. Note: Some SASA! applicants may be short-listed for an onsite visit before acceptance.
A limited number of scholarships are available (see application form).
WHERE ARE THE COURSES?
9. SIGN a one-year partnership agreement with Raising Voices.
Courses take place in Kampala, Uganda. All participants are required to stay at the same hotel, which is also the course venue. Expect immersive full days of learning.
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Courses at-a-Glance
SASA! COURSES 1. THE SASA! START PHASE: Finding the “Power Within” This is where the learning begins! Get to know the foundations of the SASA! approach. Learn about its four phases and prepare for implementing the START phase. In addition, gain the skills for conducting an action research baseline, recruiting SASA! community activists and supporting these activists in discovering the “power within” to lead a process of change. Page 17 2. THE SASA! AWARENESS PHASE: Understanding “Power Over”
When the START phase is nearing completion, begin preparing for the AWARENESS phase. Gain an in-depth understanding of men’s “power over” women, and how this power language can inspire people to examine their behaviors and experiences in relationships. Then, apply and deepen these insights as you practice new awareness-raising techniques. Page 17
3. THE SASA! SUPPORT PHASE: Joining “Power With” Others
As awareness in the community rises, begin preparing for the SUPPORT phase. Understand how community members can join their “power with” each other as they seek alternatives to violence. Learn about SASA! strategies for increasing support to women experiencing violence, and to couples trying to make positive changes. Page 18
4. THE SASA! ACTION PHASE: Using the “Power To” Act As support builds for creating lasting change, begin preparing for the ACTION phase. Learn how community members can use their “power to” prevent violence against women and HIV. Explore the meaning of “everyday activism” and how a community can sustain change beyond the program. Page 18 ADVANCED SASA! COURSE: Become a SASA!
Technical Advisor After implementing all the SASA! phases, share your SASA! wisdom to impact communities beyond your reach. Learn how to use your SASA! experience to strengthen the work of others, while building your skills in providing remote support and contextualized assistance. Participation by invitation only. Page 19 14
Courses at-a-glance
QUALITY VAW PREVENTION COURSES GE T MOVING! A PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL JOURNEY
Get started with Get Moving!—an intensive journey of learning and reflection developed by the GBV Prevention Network. Get Moving! strengthens your organization’s commitment to violence against women and elevates the quality of your work. Learn how to facilitate this powerful process within your organization, while connecting with your personal and professional values more deeply. Page 21
THE DIMENSIONS OF PREVENTION
Examine the many dimensions of VAW prevention to identify untapped opportunities in your programming. Gain a deeper understanding of the types of prevention, prevention strategies, and the ethical principles of quality prevention—linking all of these to practice for greater results. Page 21
THE POWER OF A RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH
Examine some of the most challenging VAW prevention questions: What perpetuates violence? Is power a positive or negative force? What about men? Where do feminism and women’s rights fit in? Exploring these questions provides a rights-based analysis, focusing our efforts on root causes of violence against women and ensuring a more lasting impact. Page 22
COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS ACTIVISTS AND ALLIES
Learn how to strengthen your work with female and male community members of all ages—inspiring and supporting them to lead their own process of change. Explore how details of communication style, relationship building, mentoring, and the content of materials can lead to community-driven activism that is impassioned and effective. Page 23
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SASA! Courses
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SASA! Courses 1. THE SASA! START PHASE: Finding the “Power Within” This is where the learning begins! Get to know the foundations of the SASA! approach. Learn about its four phases and prepare for implementing the START phase. In addition, gain the skills for conducting an action research baseline, recruiting SASA! community activists and supporting these activists in discovering the “power within” to lead a process of change. 5 days | April 14-18, 2014 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• Insights from other organizations also beginning to use SASA! • The knowledge, tools and confidence to implement the START phase • Examples of how to customize the START phase to the unique circumstances of your organization • The first draft of your START phase action steps Plus . . . • A thorough understanding of the SASA! methodology • An understanding of community asset mapping • Techniques for recruiting SASA! community activists
Application Deadline
This is the first course in the four-course SASA! series. It is for organizations who wish to implement SASA! and who have no prior experience using the approach. Applications are due by February 14, 2014.
2. THE SASA! AWARENESS PHASE: Understanding “Power Over” When the START phase is nearing completion, begin preparing for the AWARENESS phase. Gain an in-depth understanding of men’s “power over” women, and how this power language can inspire people to examine their behaviors and experiences in relationships. Then, apply and deepen these insights as you practice new awareness-raising techniques. 5 days | January 19-23, 2015 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• Insights from the group’s experiences during the START phase • The knowledge, tools and confidence to implement the AWARENESS phase • Examples of how to customize the AWARENESS phase to the unique circumstances of your organization • The first draft of your AWARENESS phase action steps Plus . . . • An introduction to innovative awareness-raising techniques • M&E skills for collecting and analyzing program data to be gathered throughout the program • Techniques for supporting SASA! activists as they begin to engage more actively with community members
Application Deadline
This is the second course in the four-course SASA! series. It is for organizations who are nearing completion of the START phase, and who are ready to begin preparing for the AWARENESS phase. Eligible SASA! partners are contacted in advance to review their progress and confirm their participation in the course. Applications for this course will be accepted from October 20-November 14, 2014.
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SASA! Courses 3. THE SUPPORT PHASE: Joining “Power With” Others As awareness in the community rises, begin preparing for the SUPPORT phase. Understand how community members can join their “power with” each other as they seek alternatives to violence. Learn about SASA! strategies for increasing support to women experiencing violence, and to couples trying to make positive changes. 5 days | 2015 dates to be determined | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• Insights from the group’s experiences during the AWARENESS phase • The knowledge, tools and confidence to implement the SUPPORT phase • Examples of how to customize the SUPPORT phase to the unique circumstances of your organization • The first draft of your SUPPORT phase action steps Plus . . . • Practical skills for supporting women experiencing violence, and for supporting women and men trying to use their power positively • Techniques for supporting SASA! community activists as they move their activism to the next level—from raising awareness to creating support within the community • Guidance for engaging key service providers, such as police and healthcare workers
Application Deadline
This is the third course in the four-course SASA! series. It is for organizations who are nearing completion of the AWARENESS phase, and who are ready to begin preparing for the SUPPORT phase. Eligible SASA! partners are contacted in advance to review their progress and confirm their participation in the course. The dates for this course will be determined according to the progress of SASA! partners and announced at that time.
4. THE SASA! ACTION PHASE: Using the “Power To” Act As support builds for creating lasting change, begin preparing for the ACTION phase. Learn how community members can use their “power to” prevent violence against women and HIV. Explore the meaning of “everyday activism” and how a community can sustain change beyond the program. 5 days | 2014 dates to be determined | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• Insights from the group’s experiences during the SUPPORT phase • The knowledge, tools and confidence to implement the ACTION phase • Examples of how to customize the ACTION phase to the unique circumstances of your organization • The first draft of your ACTION phase action steps Plus . . . • Techniques for supporting SASA! community activists in fostering “everyday activism” during the program and beyond • Examples of how community members can and do take action to prevent VAW and HIV • Tips and skills for developing a program exit strategy
Application Deadline
This is the fourth and final course in the four-course SASA! series. It is for organizations who are nearing completion of the SUPPORT phase, and who are ready to begin preparing for the ACTION phase. Eligible SASA! partners are contacted in advance to review their progress and confirm their participation in the course. The dates for this course will be determined according to the progress of SASA! partners and announced at that time.
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SASA! Courses
ADVANCED SASA! COURSE: Become a SASA! Technical Advisor After implementing all the SASA! phases, share your SASA! wisdom to impact communities beyond your reach. Learn how to use your SASA! experience to strengthen the work of others, while building your skills in providing remote support and contextualized assistance. Participation by invitation only. 5 days | March 10-14, 2014 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• Official designation as a SASA! Technical Advisor • An in-depth understanding of the SASA! methodology • Skills in mentorship, professional development, remote and onsite support • Tools for guiding others through SASA! implementation • Thorough understanding of Raising Voices’ guidelines and techniques for providing effective technical assistance
Note:
Raising Voices will sign a special MoU with each participant’s organization. The MoU will confirm that the organization approves committing a portion of the staff member’s time to providing SASA! technical assistance. TAs will work in accordance with Raising Voices’ guidelines for providing effective technical assistance. Participation in this course is by invitation only; therefore, no application is necessary. If you are interested but have not been invited, please send a letter of interest to Raising Voices at: learningcenter@raisingvoices.org.
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Quality VAW Prevention Courses
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Quality VAW Prevention Courses GET MOVING! A PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL JOURNEY Get started with Get Moving!—an intensive journey of learning and reflection developed by the GBV Prevention Network. Get Moving! strengthens your organization’s commitment to violence against women and elevates the quality of your work. Learn how to facilitate this powerful process within your organization, while connecting with your personal and professional values more deeply. 4 days | June 23-26, 2014 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• A thorough understanding of the Get Moving! methodology • The knowledge, tools and confidence to facilitate Get Moving! within your organization • A deepened understanding of and connection to feminist/rights-based VAW prevention work • Examples of how to use Get Moving! within the unique circumstances of your organization • The first draft of an action plan for doing Get Moving! within your organization
Applocation Deadline
Applications for this course will be accepted from March 31-April 25, 2014. *This course is run in collaboration with the GBV Prevention Network.
THE DIMENSIONS OF PREVENTION Examine the many dimensions of VAW prevention to identify untapped opportunities in your programming. Gain a deeper understanding of the types of prevention, prevention strategies, and the ethical principles of quality prevention—linking all of these to practice for greater results. 4 days | October 13-16, 2014 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• A deepened understanding of VAW prevention- types, strategies, and principles- to improve program design and implementation • Skills to determine the most appropriate prevention strategies for your organizational context • An understanding of the ethical principles underlying quality VAW prevention and how to use these to build the integrity of your work • The first draft of an action plan for developing/enhancing your VAW prevention efforts
Applocation Deadline
Applications for this course will be accepted from July 21-August 15, 2014.
THE POWER OF A RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH Examine some of the most challenging VAW prevention questions: What perpetuates violence? Is power a positive or negative force? What about men? Where do feminism and women’s rights fit in? Exploring these questions provides a rights-based analysis, focusing our efforts on root causes of violence against women and ensuring a more lasting impact. 4 days | April 20-23, 2015 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• A clear understanding of a rights-based analysis of VAW, and how this politicized perspective allows us to advance social justice • Examples of how a rights-based analysis can strengthen programming—making programs more effective and ethical • Practical skills for using a rights-based analysis in your VAW programming • The first draft of an action plan for incorporating a rights-based analysis into your work
Applocation Deadline
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Quality VAW Prevention Courses
COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS ACTIVISTS AND ALLIES Learn how to strengthen your work with female and male community members of all ages—inspiring and supporting them to lead their own process of change. Explore how details of communication style, relationship building, mentoring, and the content of materials can lead to community-driven activism that is impassioned and effective. 4 days | June 22-25, 2015 | Kampala, Uganda
What You Gain
• An understanding of the core values guiding effective work with community members • Examples of how quality engagement with community members can move programming from token awareness raising to community-led change • Practical skills for nurturing a spirit of activism and fostering sustained efforts by community activists • The first draft of an action plan for strengthening your work with community members
Application Deadline
Applications for this course will be accepted from March 30-April 24, 2015.
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TOMORROW’S IDEAS will come from those who dare to LEARN TODAY. Download application form at: www.raisingvoices.org
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The Violence Prevention Learning Center RAISING VOICES
Plot 16 Tufnell Drive Kamwokya PO Box 6770 Kampala, Uganda +256 414 532 183 / +256 414 531 186 www.raisingvoices.org info@raisingvoices.org
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