HAGURUKA presented findings from its seven-year “Ingo z’Amahoro” (Couples’ Dialogue) program on GBV prevention and response during a stakeholder engagement meeting.
The presentation, titled “Sharing 7 Years of Impact: The Couples’ Dialogue Approach,” summarized the program’s objectives, methodology, findings, and recommendations covering the period from 2018–2024.
Key Takeaways
- Stakeholders praised the approach for strengthening community accountability, engaging influential leaders, and reducing family conflict.
- One key lesson learned was that behavioral and social transformation becomes more sustainable when combined with structural interventions such as economic empowerment and access to finance.
- Participants emphasized the importance of inclusive programming that addresses the specific needs of persons with disabilities, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Stakeholders further recommended adapting the approach to different contexts, including urban and higher-income communities, while preserving the program’s core principles of dialogue, accountability, and gender equity. They also highlighted the importance of documenting and sharing lessons learned to inform future programming and influence policy and community practice.