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SVSG successfully applied to the European Commission through the Civil Society Support Programme 2 for the Sustainable Income Generation and Self-Employment of Nofotane Women Project (2020-2022). The project attracted over 6,000 registered members and alleviated poverty, anxiety, and financial distress for 1,410 self-employed Nofotane women and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic. To sustain the momentum of the economic empowerment of Nofotane Women, SVSG successfully applied to the European Commission for a project aiming to support the transition of the Nofotane Program to a social enterprise. The NSSE Project will contribute to 6 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by using an innovative approach to tackling gender-based violence against Nofotane women in Samoa.
Aim
The aim of the SVSG Market Vendors Awareness Programme is to raise the awareness and
understanding of the issues related to domestic violence and abuse, including safe guarding
measures within the community, and to provide basic education and support to individuals
working as market vendors in Fugalei (Upolu) and Salelologa (Savai’i) markets.
Objectives:
* A workshop on a basic understanding of domestic violence and abuse, their
effects and access to support/referral services for victims is developed and
implemented
* By end of February 2026, a minimum of 100 market vendors from Upolu and
Savai’I markets have attended these workshops
* An awareness campaign is developed and implemented using social media,
signages, billboards and SVSG’s visits to two designated markets
* A brochure developed (in Samoan) with tips and basic information on domestic
violence and abuse, including safe guarding measures, and support services
available
The Vocational & Creative Skills programme at our Campus of Hope provides practical skills training to survivors of violence and vulnerable community members. Funded by SWIRE, this programme offers courses in areas such as sewing, handicrafts, computer literacy, and other vocational skills that enable participants to generate income and build sustainable livelihoods.
It seeks to reduce mental health problems, family violence, and child abuse linked to drug use by empowering vulnerable community members. Through community education, seminars, and workshops, the project engages women, youth, men, and church leaders in proactive prevention efforts. By fostering open dialogue at the village level, it promotes early identification and intervention to address these social challenges.
The Samoa Victim Support Group Youth Empowerment Program aims to address the high rates of domestic violence and abuse, which contributes to poor mental health outcomes and social instability for Samoan youth. Through targeted workshops, the program‘s objective is to help youth to better understand domestic violence within their cultural context, as well as equip them with the resources to be able to communicate with village leaders about available support services. Through its youth network of SVSG village representatives, the program seeks to empower young individuals to navigate challenges, engage their communities, foster safe spaces, and advocate for themselves. The expected impact includes improved mental health outcomes, better youth engagement and a stronger, more resilient youth community that actively contributes to challenging domestic violence and abuse in Samoa.
The UN Trust Fund Project implemented by the Samoa Victim Support Group is a significant four-year national initiative aimed at ending violence against women and children by addressing its root causes at the community level. Funded by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and Girls, the project is being implemented across 13 selected constituencies in Samoa, strengthening families and villages through community engagement, leadership training, legal awareness, and the promotion of Samoan values, faith, culture, and gender equality. The project focuses on transforming harmful social norms, empowering women through economic and livelihood opportunities, improving access to justice and support services, and building strong partnerships with key national stakeholders, ensuring a coordinated and community-driven approach to creating safer, more peaceful, and violence-free communities nationwide.
Stories of Change is a documentation project funded by the New Zealand High Commission. This initiative captures and shares the transformative stories of individuals and communities who have benefited from SVSG's programmes. Through written narratives and multimedia content, we aim to highlight the positive changes occurring in the lives of those we serve.
This research examines the relationship between social protection programmes and intimate partner violence (IPV) in Samoa. Working in partnership with DFAT and Sustineo under the Pacific Partnership for Social Protection (P4SP), SVSG is conducting qualitative research to understand how social protection interventions may influence IPV dynamics and outcomes for women in Samoa.
The project aimed to strengthen the business skills of Nofotane women entrepreneurs in Samoa through three workshops. SVSG focused on delivering business development modules, targeting crucial aspects for small and micro-business operations. With the goal of involving 20 women in Salelologa and 80 in Upolu, the project aimed to explore three modules, focusing on:
The EVE Project is a research study conducted in partnership with local villages to develop an indigenous approach to preventing violence against women. Locally, the EVE Project is referred to as A Le Saua Lele Alofa (Love Shouldn’t Hurt). SVSG selected 20 village representatives from their existing network to develop an approach for researching violence against women that works within Fa’a Samoa (‘the Samoan way’). The EVE Project involves four different activities conducted over a four-year period:
The Tautua – Human Development for All Program is an eight-year partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of Samoa to support Samoa’s priorities in human development and social inclusion as outlined in the Pathway for the Development of Samoa. Samoa Gender Partnership Program is the first initiative of Tautua program. It aims to enhance economic empowerment for women, reduce gender-based violence, and increase access to services for women experiencing violence. SVSG is one of four civil society implementing partners in the initiative, which also includes Samoa Family Health Association, Samoa Women Association of Growers and the Women In Business Development Inc
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