Healthy Relationships for a Violence-Free Future Activity: Quarterly Performance Report January 1-March 31, 2023

The program aims to promote healthy, non-violent relationships among intimate partners, adolescents, and their parents, and to address the underlying gender norms and inequitable social structures that drive Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The program targets 5,000 people in 16 suco (villages) in three Administrative Posts in Covalima municipality. The program has made significant progress in the first quarter of 2023, with a focus on training and capacity building. Six hundred thirteen IMPACT+ club members received life and soft skills training, facilitated by club leaders from 23 clubs in 16 villages. Two hundred twelve Parent's club members were trained on Caring for my Family, a curriculum that challenges gender roles and promotes healthy relationships. Additionally, 28 Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) committee members participated in initial training on the CVA approach, which aims to improve the accessibility and quality of public services. The program also hosted an International Women's Day event on March 8, 2023, in line with the theme 'Embrace Equity'. The event brought together community and municipality stakeholders to demonstrate solidarity for gender equity, take action as champions for women, and to voice their perspectives on challenging gender stereotypes, discrimination, and violence that limit the potential of women. The program has made significant progress in achieving its milestones, with 20 out of 22 milestones completed to date. The two remaining milestones are scheduled for August 2023. The program has also established 85% of parents' clubs and 100% of local advocacy groups, as outlined in the Fixed Amount Award (FAA) agreement. The program's activities and highlights in the first quarter of 2023 demonstrate its commitment to promoting healthy relationships and addressing GBV in Covalima municipality. The program's focus on training and capacity building, as well as its efforts to engage with community and municipality stakeholders, are key to achieving its objectives and making a positive impact on the lives of the people in the target area. The program's quarterly report highlights the importance of collaboration and partnership in achieving its objectives. The program has worked closely with local partners, including Promotor Saude Familia (PSF) and IMPACT+ leaders, to deliver training and capacity building activities. The program has also engaged with government and municipality stakeholders, including the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI), to promote women's rights and address GBV. The program's success in achieving its milestones and engaging with community and municipality stakeholders demonstrates its commitment to promoting healthy relationships and addressing GBV in Covalima municipality. The program's focus on training and capacity building, as well as its efforts to engage with local partners and stakeholders, are key to achieving its objectives and making a positive impact on the lives of the people in the target area. The program's quarterly report also highlights the importance of monitoring and evaluation in achieving its objectives. The program has established a robust monitoring and evaluation system to track its progress and identify areas for improvement. The program's quarterly report provides a snapshot of its progress and achievements, and highlights the importance of continued support and collaboration to achieve its objectives. The program's quarterly report demonstrates its commitment to transparency and accountability in achieving its objectives. The program has provided a detailed account of its activities and achievements, and has highlighted the importance of continued support and collaboration to achieve its objectives. The program's quarterly report provides a valuable resource for stakeholders, including USAID, WVTL, and local partners, to track the program's progress and identify areas for improvement.