The Samoa Victim Support Group works with international and development partners to transform shared commitments into practical programmes that reach communities across Samoa.
Our projects focus on preventing violence, protecting children, empowering women, strengthening access to justice and improving the availability of support services.
Our international projects are designed around Samoa's national priorities while recognising the importance of Samoan culture, family, faith, community leadership and local ownership.
Through support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women, SVSG has implemented community-based prevention activities bringing together villages, churches, traditional leaders, women, young people, service providers and families.
The approach recognises that preventing violence requires the whole community.
The programme brings prevention messages directly to communities and strengthens awareness of where people can seek help.
SVSG's Nofotane programme supports women living within extended family settings through skills development, economic empowerment and community participation.
Economic empowerment is an important part of building resilience and strengthening women's opportunities.
The programme reflects SVSG's commitment to strengthening women not only as beneficiaries of services, but also as contributors, leaders and agents of change within their families and communities.
SVSG's Community Law Centre provides legal information and assistance for vulnerable women, children and families affected by violence and other circumstances requiring legal support.
The Community Law Centre works alongside SVSG's case management and referral services to help vulnerable people navigate the support system.
The SVSG Campus of Hope provides care, protection and a safe environment for children requiring protection and support.
International partnerships have contributed to the continued development and strengthening of the Campus of Hope.
The Campus of Hope represents a shared commitment to ensuring that children are protected, cared for and given opportunities to heal and thrive.
SVSG's 24-hour toll-free Helpline provides an important pathway for people experiencing violence, crisis, trauma and other circumstances requiring support.
SVSG is a member of LifeLine International, reflecting the organisation's crisis-support and suicide-prevention work.
The Helpline connects callers with appropriate counselling, case management, referrals and other support services.
SVSG recognises the importance of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in supporting individuals, families and communities. Through partnerships with relevant organisations and service providers, SVSG continues to strengthen awareness, referral pathways and community support relating to mental health and suicide prevention.
International projects also strengthen the capacity of SVSG staff, community representatives, volunteers and partner organisations.
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