Post-prison Support for 300 Women in Sierra Leone
About
AdvocAid wants to empower marginalised female ex-detainees who may otherwise become further impoverished and who risk discrimination and violence after their release from detention. It is our aim to ensure that these women are equipped to transform their lives by giving start-up support and membership of our post-prison support group, the Go Bifo Women (meaning 'moving forward' in Krio).
Need
In Sierra Leone, women and girls who have been incarcerated often face significant barriers upon their release, including stigma, lack of resources, and limited access to support systems, which can lead to a cycle of recidivism (reoffending) and further entrenchment in the criminal justice system. AdvocAid recognises that without comprehensive post-prison support, these individuals struggle to reintegrate into society, impacting not only their lives but also the communities they return to.
Long term impact
The potential long-term impact of this project is profound. By equipping women and girls with the tools and support they need, we promote safer communities, reduce recidivism rates, and uplift families. In the long run, we envision a society where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive, contributing positively. Our post-prison support programme will reach at least 300 former detainees, ensuring that they rehabilitate into their communities as stronger women with brighter prospects.
About the Organization
Goal AdvocAid's goal is to strengthen access to justice for girls, women and their children in conflict with the law, foster an increased ability for women to understand and claim rights and to empower them as active citizens. Objectives 1. Strengthen access to legal education; legal advice and legal representation for girls and women in conflict with the law 2. Provide targeted preventative legal education messages and training to groups of vulnerable girls and women in conflict with the law 3. Ensure that girls, women and children who are detained are able to reintegrate successfully into their communities after release through provision of skills training education and welfare support 4. Engage in strategic capacity building, advocacy and public awareness raising in relation to issues affecting girls, women and their children in conflict with the law
GlobalGiving Categories:
- Gender Equality
- Economic Growth
- Justice and Human Rights
- Mental Health
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What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.