GBV Prevention and Response Training Course

Course Overview

The GBV Prevention and Response Training Course is designed to equip humanitarian professionals, gender specialists, protection officers, safeguarding practitioners, programme managers, government officials, United Nations personnel, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international NGOs (INGOs), Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) specialists, social workers, healthcare professionals, legal practitioners, psychosocial support providers, emergency response coordinators, community development officers, and development practitioners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to prevent, mitigate, and respond effectively to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in humanitarian and development settings. The course emphasizes survivor-centered programming, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, accountability, human rights, gender equality, inclusion, community engagement, and multi-sector coordination. Participants will develop competencies to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate comprehensive GBV prevention and response programmes that strengthen protection systems, improve service delivery, reduce protection risks, and enhance resilience among vulnerable populations.

The training provides in-depth knowledge of international GBV frameworks, including the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action, the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS), the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP), Sphere Humanitarian Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), safeguarding principles, accountability to affected populations, protection mainstreaming, referral pathways, legal frameworks, case management, psychosocial support, community-based protection, and ethical information management. Through practical simulations, survivor-centered case management exercises, protection risk assessments, coordination planning, digital learning activities, and evidence-based humanitarian case studies, participants will strengthen their capacity to deliver high-quality, confidential, ethical, and coordinated GBV services.

Participants will also explore emerging digital innovations supporting GBV programming, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mobile case management applications, secure digital referral systems, predictive analytics, digital safeguarding platforms, cloud-based coordination systems, community feedback technologies, remote monitoring, data visualization dashboards, blockchain-enabled identity protection, and confidential information management systems. Emphasis is placed on ethical data governance, confidentiality, informed consent, survivor safety, responsible technology use, and digital protection to strengthen evidence-based programming while maintaining international safeguarding standards.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess the strategic leadership, technical expertise, analytical skills, and operational capacity required to establish integrated GBV prevention and response systems that strengthen survivor protection, improve institutional capacity, promote gender equality, enhance safeguarding, support community resilience, strengthen accountability, and improve humanitarian outcomes across emergency, recovery, and development contexts.

Course Objectives

1. Understand international GBV prevention and response principles, standards, and legal frameworks.
2. Design survivor-centered GBV prevention and response programmes.
3. Conduct comprehensive GBV risk assessments and protection analyses.
4. Strengthen safeguarding and accountability mechanisms across humanitarian programmes.
5. Develop effective GBV case management and referral systems.
6. Integrate GBV risk mitigation into multi-sector humanitarian programming.
7. Apply Artificial Intelligence, GIS, and digital technologies in GBV programming.
8. Strengthen psychosocial support, legal assistance, and survivor protection services.
9. Develop monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems using GBV indicators.
10. Build resilient, inclusive, ethical, and sustainable GBV prevention and response systems.

Organization Benefits

1. Strengthens institutional capacity for GBV prevention and response.
2. Improves compliance with international humanitarian and protection standards.
3. Enhances safeguarding and accountability systems.
4. Strengthens survivor-centered service delivery.
5. Improves inter-agency coordination and referral mechanisms.
6. Promotes gender-responsive humanitarian programming.
7. Improves evidence-based decision-making and programme quality.
8. Enhances staff competencies in GBV prevention and case management.
9. Supports donor compliance and organizational credibility.
10. Builds resilient and sustainable protection systems.

Target Participants

• GBV Specialists
• Protection Officers
• Humanitarian Programme Managers
• Social Workers
• Psychosocial Support Officers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Safeguarding Specialists
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officers
• Government Gender Officers
• United Nations Personnel
• NGO and INGO Programme Staff
• Community Development Officers
• Legal Advisors
• Human Rights Officers
• Child Protection Officers
• Emergency Response Coordinators
• Policy Makers
• Development Practitioners
• Researchers
• Project Coordinators

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of GBV Prevention and Response

• Gender-Based Violence concepts
• Types of GBV
• Humanitarian protection principles
• Survivor-centered approach
• Human rights framework
• Case Study: Developing a GBV prevention strategy during humanitarian emergencies

Module 2: International Frameworks and Standards

• IASC GBV Guidelines
• GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS)
• Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP)
• Sphere Standards
• Core Humanitarian Standard
• Case Study: Applying international GBV standards in refugee operations

Module 3: GBV Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Risk identification
• Vulnerability assessment
• Context analysis
• Protection mapping
• Risk mitigation planning
• Case Study: Conducting GBV risk assessments in displacement settings

Module 4: Survivor-Centered Case Management

• Survivor-centered principles
• Intake procedures
• Safety planning
• Confidentiality
• Ethical case management
• Case Study: Coordinating survivor-centered case management services

Module 5: Referral Pathways and Multi-Sector Response

• Referral systems
• Health services
• Legal assistance
• Psychosocial support
• Protection coordination
• Case Study: Establishing integrated referral pathways for GBV survivors

Module 6: GBV Prevention Strategies

• Community awareness
• Behaviour change communication
• Women's empowerment
• Community engagement
• Risk reduction strategies
• Case Study: Community-led GBV prevention initiatives

Module 7: GBV Mainstreaming Across Humanitarian Sectors

• Health integration
• WASH programming
• Shelter programming
• Food security programming
• Education integration
• Case Study: Integrating GBV risk mitigation into multi-sector humanitarian programmes

Module 8: Digital Technologies in GBV Programming

• Artificial Intelligence applications
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Mobile case management
• Secure digital referrals
• Digital safeguarding
• Case Study: Digital GBV information management supporting humanitarian response

Module 9: Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability

• GBV indicators
• Performance monitoring
• Accountability to affected populations
• Learning systems
• Programme evaluation
• Case Study: Measuring GBV programme effectiveness using evidence-based indicators

Module 10: Safeguarding, Ethics and Information Management

• Safeguarding principles
• Ethical data management
• Confidentiality
• Informed consent
• Data protection
• Case Study: Strengthening safeguarding and ethical information management systems

Module 11: Coordination, Partnerships and Policy Development

• Humanitarian coordination
• Government collaboration
• Inter-agency partnerships
• Policy development
• Institutional strengthening
• Case Study: Coordinating national GBV response systems across humanitarian actors

Module 12: Future Trends in GBV Prevention and Response

• Artificial Intelligence for GBV risk prediction
• Predictive protection analytics
• Blockchain-enabled confidential identity systems
• Cloud-based coordination platforms
• Digital survivor support innovations
• Case Study: Designing an integrated GBV prevention and response programme using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), blockchain technology, predictive analytics, mobile case management systems, cloud collaboration platforms, secure digital referral mechanisms, digital safeguarding systems, community feedback platforms, real-time protection dashboards, and adaptive humanitarian programming

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit www.fdc-k.org for more information.