Gender-Based Violence
Through Our Eyes
Length of Activity: September 2007 - September 2010
Objective: The U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) awarded the American Refugee
Committee (ARC) a cooperative agreement to conduct a three-year
communication initiative to address gender-based violence
and harmful traditional practices among conflict-affected
communities in Rwanda, Pakistan and Liberia. The goal of the
Through our Eyes project is to support the capacity of local
communities to influence changes in attitudes and behavior
in order to reduce violence against women and girls. Beneficiaries
include displaced and returning populations in Liberia; Afghan
refugees in Pakistan; and Congolese refugees in Rwanda.
Through our Eyes will focus on critical issues facing girls
and women in each of the three countries, including early
marriage, violence perpetrated against vulnerable groups such
as older women and widows, and in some cases, honor killings.
Video and audio programs raising awareness of gender-based
violence will be produced by, with, and for community members,
through a process that emphasizes collaboration and inclusion.
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