PROJECTS: PREVENTION

365 DAYS OF LOCAL ACTION TO END VIOLENCE AND

SOUTH AFRICA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND GENDER JUSTICE SUMMIT AND AWARDS 23 APRIL 2012 KOPANONG CONFERENCE CENTRE

EMPOWER WOMEN

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HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT IDENTIFYING THIS PROBLEM?

PROJECTS: PREVENTION
Population at a estimated amount of 564 000

Report of South African Police Services: Western Cape situation: 2009/2010 indicating the following:

Highest incidence of all reported sexual offences, highest incidence of common assault and gender violence. 98 % of all Tik users are from the Western Cape.
Other statistics: Prevalence rate of the Eden District of 16%; Unemployment rate of 23%; High Substance Abuse

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IS THIS ISSUE IMPORTANT?

PROJECTS: PREVENTION

GBV is high on the agenda of Eden District Municipality. Empower citizens in abusive situations To create positive and sustainable livelihoods. Encouraging citizens to air their views and speak out against violence and abuse.

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HOW ARE YOU GOING ABOUT ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM?

PROJECTS: PREVENTION

Gender Based Violence Programs ;16 Days of Activism Programme

Ward Based GBV Competitions Floating Trophies ( Winners)

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WHAT IS THE TIME-FRAME FOR THE PROJECT?

ACTIVITY Phase 1 Approval of Programme Deliberations with all relevant stakeholders; Selection of Municipal Coordinator Preparation of Scripts, music Phase 2 Information distributed in respective Municipal areas & sectors Shield for winner Booking of venues Selection of Ward representatives Phase 3 Ward-based competition: Albertinia Kannaland Oudtshoorn DMA (Uniondale/Haarlem programmes) Knysna George Phase 4 Invitations to s DATE Oct 2012 Oct 2012

PROJECTS: PREVENTION

Oct 2012 Oct 2012 Oct 2012 Oct 2012 Oct 2012

Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 x2 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Oct 2012

Booking of venue Oct/Nov 2012 Woolworths voucher & Shield Oct 2012 arranged/Trophy to be arranged District Champion competition: George Dec 2012

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WHO IS THE KEY TARGET? WHO IS INVOLVED? ARE WOMEN AND MEN EQUALLY INVOLVED?
PROJECTS: PREVENTION
Seven Local Municipalities Men & Women Young people Learners

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PARTNERSHIPS FORMED THROUGH THE PROJECT

PROJECTS: PREVENTION

Stakeholders
All Municipalities within the Eden DM area of jurisdiction; Civil Society; Businesses; Schools; Government Departments (Dept of Correctional Services, Dept of Health, South African Police Services)

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RESOURCEFULNESS: WHAT FINANCIAL, HUMAN AND OTHER RESOURCES WERE MOBILISED?

PROJECTS: PREVENTION
Eden Budget : R 30 000 Task Team

Civil Society; Businesses; Schools Government Departments NGOs

Local Media Advertisement, popularities Eden Communication Department : (Posters, Pamphlets/Banners )

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PROJECTS: PREVENTION

CREATIVITY: ARE YOU USING ARTS, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO POPULARISE THE ISSUES?
Media: Eden District Municipalitys Communication Unit engaged with all local media including the local radio for marketing and reporting. Pamphlets and posters were distributed at schools, clinics, churches and other community facilities. Ward committee members were utilised to hold information sessions in their wards.
Arts & culture: A local and national drama (containing hidden messages of the specific topics) were performed at the events; A local group, namely Chronics, municipal talent winners, as well as a church brigade performed at the opening ceremony.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION

PROJECTS: PREVENTION
Monitoring: Daily monitoring according to the set time frames; Section meetings was a platform whereby challenges could be discussed and managed; Regular reports. Evaluation: Quantitative: Evaluation from various participants and stakeholders; The participation of communities and Government Departments; The number of meetings (Sectional as well as with stakeholders); Qualitative : The level of information increased as the competition progressed from ward- to District level.

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WHAT RESULTS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED?

PROJECTS: PREVENTION

The rights of the abused, as well as other general information reached the communities in most of the wards; Commitment of community members during the campaign Knowledge and confidence among community members Participants took ownership of the programme; A positive competitive spirit was fostered at the District competition; Various groups got an opportunity to showcase their talents; Civil Society, Government Departments, local Government as well as the Business sector engaged towards a common programme;

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IMPACT (BASED ON THE SADC PROTOCOL TARGETS)

PROJECTS: PREVENTION
Article 14 :Education and Training: Confidence and empowerment of Young people have been enhanced. Behavioural change is possible through this programme. Article 20-25 :Gender Based Violence: communities were informed about their rights;

Article 27: HIV and AIDS: This programme has promoted the objectives of the NSP of SA.

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SUSTAINABILITY AND REPLICATION

PROJECTS: PREVENTION
It is envisaged that this programme be expanded in our own region to involve more stakeholders; Collaboration with Government Departments will ensure pooling of resources, greater impact and longterm sustainability; This programme has the potential to be duplicated in other district Municipalities ending with a Provincial champion; Duplication and repetition of this programme will ensure more people becoming involved and informed.

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LESSONS LEARNED
PROJECTS: PREVENTION
The programme should be rolled out as a 365 days intervention which is in line with the national gender framework A more progressive marketing and communication strategy; Sourcing of external financial contributions at an earlier stage; A more robust engagement with the Business sector; Winners to be trained as Peer Educators; Greater commitment from the local Municipalities.

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PROJECTS: PREVENTION

ANY QUESTIONS?

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