The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG), with support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls (UNTF), is implementing the project “Community-Based Prevention of Violence through Culture, Faith, Services, and Women’s Empowerment.” The project aims to strengthen community-led efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), promote the safety and dignity of women and girls, and empower families and communities to build safer, more supportive environments.
UN Trust Fund
2025 – 2029
13 constituencies · 120 villages
Rooted in Samoa’s cultural values (aganu’u), Christian principles, and community traditions, the project brings together village leaders, the Fono Fa’avae, church leaders, women, men, young people, and other community stakeholders to address the underlying causes of violence.
Through village-based awareness workshops, community dialogue, capacity building, and strengthened referral pathways, the project promotes greater understanding of gender-based violence, encourages positive attitudes and behaviours, and reinforces the shared responsibility of communities to protect women and girls.
The project also recognises the importance of accessible support services, women’s empowerment, and collaboration between traditional leadership, faith-based institutions, service providers, and development partners.
We promote cultural understanding through workshops and events, celebrating our heritage and fostering unity in diversity.
Our initiative collaborates with local faith groups to provide spiritual guidance and foster resilience among community members.
We connect individuals with vital services like counseling, education, and shelter, creating pathways to safety and support.
Our programs uplift women through workshops and economic training, enabling them to reclaim their strength and independence.
We believe in a Samoa where every individual lives free from violence. Our work focuses on prevention, education, and support, fostering resilience and empowerment amidst adversity.
Working across 13 constituencies and 120 villages, the project engages communities through awareness and prevention activities designed to encourage meaningful participation and sustainable change. These activities provide opportunities for communities to discuss violence openly, understand its impacts, challenge harmful practices, and identify practical ways to strengthen protection and support for survivors.
By combining prevention education with Samoa’s cultural and faith-based foundations, SVSG seeks to ensure that the protection of women and girls becomes a shared community commitment.
Constituencies
Villages
Falevao, Lalomauga, Falefa, Faleapuna, Lufilufi & Manunu
Solosolo, Saoluafata, Fusi, Luatuanuu & Leusoalii
Manono, Apolima, Mulifanua & Satuimalufilufi
Toamua uta, Toamua tai, Saina, Puipaa & Safune
Saleilua, Poutasi, Vaovai, Matautu, Tafatafa, Malaemalu, Satalo, Sapunaoa & Piu
Salesatele, Salani, Sapoe & utulaelae
Aopo, Letui, Sasina & Fagaee
Foailuga, Foailalo, Satuiatua, Taga, Salailua & Siutu
Faaala, Vailoa & Vaitoomuli
Foua, Fataloa, Foua, Maota, Saletagaloa, Sapulu, Satalafai & Tafua
Luua, Malae, Saasaai, Saipipi, Salimu, Sapini, Siufaga
Mauga, Patamea, Samalaeulu & Saleaula
Afega, Tuanai & Malie
28 September – 21 October 2026 · Gagaifomauga 3: Aopo, Letui, Sasina & Fagae’e
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The project is strengthened through collaboration with development partners and stakeholders, including the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls, the European Union, the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, UN Women, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Rotary, and relevant government agencies and community organisations.
SVSG remains committed to building safer communities where women and girls can live free from violence, where survivors are treated with dignity and compassion, and where families, village leaders, churches, and service providers work together to prevent violence and strengthen protection.
Together, through culture, faith, accessible services, and women’s empowerment, we can help create a Samoa where every woman and girl is safe, valued, and supported.
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