Burundians Responding Against Violence & Inequality (BRAVI) QUARTERLY REPORT/PROGRESS REPORT April 1st- June 30st 2016

The program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented by EngenderHealth. The primary objectives of BRAVI are to strengthen the health sector response to SGBV survivors, promote awareness and use of SGBV services, and strengthen referral networks. In the third quarter of 2016, BRAVI achieved several key milestones. The program finalized the "Training Guide on Integrated Services for SGBV Victims," which will be used by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its partners to train health providers. The guide was validated by a technical advisor and a consultant on SGBV capacity building, and it has been shared with other partners who are willing to conduct SGBV training of health providers. BRAVI also conducted Site Walk Through (SWT) activities, which improved collaboration between health providers and community leaders. The SWTs resulted in success stories from several participants, and they have been used to promote awareness and use of SGBV services. Additionally, BRAVI conducted Men as Partners (MAP) trainings, which have shown positive change in practices of men in their families and working environments. The program also faced several challenges, including a lack of knowledge among community leaders about SGBV prevention activities and an unfavorable socio-political environment that prevented coordination meetings at national, provincial, and communal levels. Despite these challenges, BRAVI continued to implement activities to achieve its annual targets and recorded success stories and best practices from beneficiaries. In terms of health sector response, BRAVI strengthened the capacity of providers to meet minimum criteria for quality SGBV service provision. The program conducted training of facilitators, including 17 national-level facilitators, who were equipped with knowledge and skills to replicate the training for providers. The training had three objectives: to technically validate the guide, to provide feedback for the final version of the guide, and to equip facilitators with knowledge and skills to replicate the training for providers. BRAVI also promoted awareness and use of services and strengthened referral networks. The program conducted coordination activities with the Ministry of Human Rights, Social Affairs, and Gender (MHRSAG) and the Technical Working Group (TWG) to strengthen the referral system for SGBV comprehensive response. The program also supported the CDFC provincial officer to conduct coordination meetings with local SGBV partners, which resulted in improved collaboration and services delivered to SGBV survivors. Overall, BRAVI has made significant progress in improving SGBV prevention and response efforts in Burundi. The program has strengthened the health sector response, promoted awareness and use of services, and strengthened referral networks. However, challenges remain, and the program will continue to work towards achieving its objectives and improving the lives of SGBV survivors in Burundi. The program's achievements in the third quarter of 2016 include the finalization of the "Training Guide on Integrated Services for SGBV Victims," the conduct of SWT activities, and the implementation of MAP trainings. The program also conducted training of facilitators, including 17 national-level facilitators, who were equipped with knowledge and skills to replicate the training for providers. In terms of geographic focus, BRAVI is implemented in Burundi, with a focus on improving SGBV prevention and response efforts at national, provincial, and communal levels. The program has a strong presence in the country, with a team of staff and partners working together to achieve its objectives. In terms of timeframes, BRAVI is a five-year program that began in 2014 and will continue until 2019. The program has made significant progress in the first three years, and it will continue to work towards achieving its objectives and improving the lives of SGBV survivors in Burundi. Overall, BRAVI is a critical program that is working to improve SGBV prevention and response efforts in Burundi. The program has made significant progress in the first three years, and it will continue to work towards achieving its objectives and improving the lives of SGBV survivors in Burundi.