F.a: Empowerement towards hiv/gender based violence free communities Violence against women and violence experienced by women are major factors limiting the rights of women in Botswana. The government statistics show that up to two-thirds of women suffer violence at some point in their lives. Resulta are: 1.Women and childr
en GBV survivors are provided with timely, confidential and comprehensive case management and medical response in the target districts.#2. Neglect, abuse and exploitation of children is rapidly reported and not tolerated in the identified districts. #3. Co
mmunity Workers and Social Welfare workforce have built capacity to identify and meet the multiple needs of survivors based on the minimum set standards. #4. Reduced school absenteeism and improved girls performance. #Direct beneficiaries are women, girls,
 children and youth at risk of marginalization, and victims of physical and sexual exploitation. The project implementer Botswana Gender Based Violence Prevention + Support Centre (BGBVC, formerly Kagisano Society Womens Shelter (KSWS)) is a leading organi
zation for ending gender-based violence in Botswana.