Consultancy Services for Violence Prevention in South Africa

The Violence Prevention for Peaceful and Inclusive Communities (VPPIC) project is a German initiative that started in July 2024 and will run for three years. It focuses on preventing violence, particularly gender-based violence, through early intervention in early childhood development, schools, and caregiving environments. The project aims to create a collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders to improve the conditions for implementing effective, gender-responsive violence prevention strategies across South Africa. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and executed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the project works with South African partners, including the Department of Basic Education. The target audience includes children aged 0-12 and their caregivers, such as parents, educators, and community workers. The project will implement three main strategies: 1) Developing localized, evidence-based models for early violence prevention at the community level; 2) Enhancing coordination among various ministries and civil society to leverage resources and improve advocacy; 3) Strengthening the capabilities of state and civil society organizations to effectively plan and monitor early prevention services. The ultimate goal is to foster safer, more inclusive communities and reduce gender-based violence in South Africa.