In a global survey conducted by Philanthropedia at GuideStar and released on 5 January 2012, Raising Voices wasrated as one of the top performing nonprofits working globally to end violence against women. Seventy seven leaders and experts worldwide, working in the field of domestic and sexual violence prevention were asked to recommend nonprofits doing high-impact work across multiple countries/regions focusing on one or more of the following areas: peace and gender violence; domestic violence, battering, & marital rape; customary practices; and forced and early marriage. Raising Voices is proud to be mentioned alongside other leading organizations that are recognized globally for their innovative and inspiring work, and we congratulate all for their excellent work. Please click here to read more about this honor.

Raising Voices works to prevent violence against women and children. We are currently recruiting committed and dynamic individuals for multiple positions. Positions are open until filled.

1. VAC Program Coordinator (staff position)
2. Accountant (staff position)

The Centre for Communication and Social Change at the University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia is recognizing Raising Voices for outstanding contribution and extraordinary commitment to using communication to transform and empower communities to prevent violence. Selected from among 65 nominations across 27 countries, Award Secretary Associate Professor Pradip Thomas said “Raising Voices [has] enabled transformational change in some of the most marginalised and vulnerable communities through innovative communication processes and media.” To view pieces from our multi- media campaign, which reaches more than 2 million individuals a week through newspapers, radio, television, community events and films, click here.

Salon Froggy from Raising Voices on Vimeo.

From 26th to 28th September, the GBV Prevention Network Coordinating Office hosted 20 members from 10 countries for a Get Moving! process in Kampala. Get Moving! is an initiative designed respond to the need for human rights and values-based GBV prevention movement in the region. This two year initiative supports member organizations to facilitate internal reflection and learning on GBV prevention and why we do this work. Please visit http://www.preventgbvafrica.org/overview-movement-building-initiative to find out more about how you could Get Moving!

In response to the increasing demand for technical assistance on the SASA! approach, Raising Voices hosted 17 colleagues from Malawi, Kenya, Zimbawe, Botswana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Uganda , Zambia and Thailand to an exciting five day SASA! Training of Trainers in Kampala in July. The event provided an opportunity for participants to understand the SASA! approach, explore the SASA! Activist Kit , practice SASA! activities and observe SASA! activities in action in Kampala communities.