A comprehensive approach to providing services to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Democratic Republic of Congo: addressing more than physical trauma. Issue 5 (4th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bennett, Cudjoe; Banda, Manka; Miller, Lior; Ciza, Joseph; Clemmer, William; Linehan, Mary; Sthreshley, Larry
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 27:Issue 5(2017)
• Page Start: 750
• Page End: 759
• Publication Date: 2017-07-04
• Subjects: Social sector – Health -- Gender and diversity -- Sub-Saharan Africa; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1329400
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is impacted by a prolonged conflict and humanitarian crisis. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affects an estimated 39.7% of women and 23.6% of men in the region, and is associated with serious medical, psychological, and socio-economic outcomes for survivors and communities. IMA World Health, a faith-based non-profit organisation, implements a USAID-funded project, Ushindi, which is a collaborative effort with three national NGOs and one technical partner in response to SGBV in eastern DRC. The consortium provides a comprehensive package of services to SGBV survivors, focusing on medical, emotional, psychological, legal, and socio-economic needs.