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A programme strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) should be developed early in the design phase and set out the key programme approaches that will be adopted and how specific interventions and activities will be designed, implemented and evaluated. It is not always necessary or appropriate to design a new programme from scratch if there are options to build on your organisation's or partners' existing work to strengthen, expand, adapt or scale programming in your context. A robust programme strategy builds on the following key elements:

A contextual situational analysis…

A survivor-centred approach prioritises survivors' rights, ensuring they receive dignity and respect. By placing survivors at the centre, a programme can aid their recovery, minimise further harm, and support their empowerment. Survivors should be supported to have their voices heard and be involved and kept informed at every stage if programme design and implementation. This involves building a safe, trusting relationship and helping survivors regain control over their lives. VAWG programmes should be attuned to survivors' specific needs at each stage of the project cycle - this is known as…

Ending violence against women and girls requires the design and implementation of contextually relevant programmes. In terms of design, a programme that is successful in one context may not be appropriate in another due to the diverse needs and experiences of communities and the specific factors driving violence in those contexts. Nonetheless, where an effective programme approach is deemed appropriate to another context, it is possible to adapt the approach or model successfully to the new context provided sufficient time, resources and technical expertise are allocated for adaptation of the…