Women’s Safety & Empowerment (WASE) Initiative
Background
The Women’s Safety & Empowerment Project is a community-based initiative aimed at addressing the urgent issue of gender-based violence (GBV) while promoting holistic support and long-term empowerment for women, particularly those from vulnerable and multicultural backgrounds.
Recognising that women experiencing or at risk of violence often face barriers to safety, justice, and economic independence, this program delivers culturally sensitive interventions that promote protection, healing, and growth. It offers a coordinated approach that combines prevention, support services, economic empowerment, and access to legal resources.
Aim
To reduce gender-based violence and empower women with the tools, knowledge, and support systems needed to live safe, independent, and dignified lives.
Objectives
- Prevent domestic and family violence through community education and outreach.
- Support survivors with access to safe spaces, referrals, and emotional support.
- Equip women with economic tools such as financial literacy and business coaching.
- Provide pathways to justice through legal aid referrals and advocacy.
- Foster community-wide awareness of women’s rights and safety.
- Promote self-confidence, leadership, and independence among women and girls.
