About the project:

The main aim of the project is to strengthen the capacities of the Coordinative Bodies for preventing domestic violence and facilitate the process of developing the Protocol of Cooperation among relevant institutions working in the field, as well as creating environment and mechanisms for establishing a Commission on Domestic Violence.

The estimated impact on the community in Struga, Ohrid and Vevcani will be strengthened Coordinative Bodies and established broader network of key local actors in dealing with the problem of the domestic violence, exchanged experiences, strengthened relationships and developed ideas on early detection and prevention of domestic violence.

Timeframe:

May 2010 – September 2011

Partners:

NGO “Blue Project” Ohrid

Results:

• Conducted research on the ways in which the community deals with domestic violence
• Facilitating the work of coordinative bodies
• Training for members of the coordinative bodies and local stakeholders working in the field
• Workshops on the ground
• Meetings with NGOs
• Meetings with key political actors
• Training on "Theatre of the oppressed"
• Theatre performances
• Media campaign
• Conclusions and recommendations to local governments of Struga, Ohrid and Vevcani

Supported by:

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