ADRIVUYO Uganda implements a multi-level GBV prevention strategy that includes community awareness workshops engaging both men and women, safe spaces for survivors to access counseling and legal advice, and economic empowerment initiatives that reduce women's financial dependency—a key factor that often traps them in abusive relationships. Our "Male Champions" program specifically works with men and boys as allies in GBV prevention, challenging toxic masculinity and promoting positive models of male engagement.

Our three-year intervention in Namugongo village demonstrates the power of comprehensive GBV prevention, with a 40% increase in GBV reporting, community-led support systems for survivors, and local leaders establishing by-laws against domestic violence. Former perpetrators now serve as advocates for change, showing that with proper engagement, communities can transform harmful practices and create environments where women and girls live free from the threat of violence, able to exercise their rights and reach their full potential.