PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF
FAMILY VIOLENCE AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY
Across Samar, too many children, women, and adolescents face violence, abuse, and limited access to support. This program is working side by side with communities to change that—building safer environments where young people can grow up protected, informed, and empowered.
WHAT WE DO
The Prevention and Management of Family Violence and Teenage Pregnancy Program is a community-based initiative that helps prevent gender-based violence, protect children, and support young people in making informed choices about their future.
We partner with local governments, schools, families, and youth leaders to strengthen systems that keep communities safe—and to ensure that help is accessible when it’s needed most.
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS
Many families in Samar are navigating serious challenges, including:
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Rising cases of violence against women and children
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Child abuse, neglect, and exploitation
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Increasing teenage pregnancy
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Mental health concerns among young people
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Limited awareness of rights, protections, and available services
Without strong systems in place, these issues often go unreported or unresolved. This program helps communities recognize these challenges, respond effectively, and create lasting solutions.
HOW WE WORK
We take a hands-on, community-driven approach that brings people together and builds local capacity.
Building Awareness and Understanding
We lead sessions in communities and schools on:
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Child rights and protection
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Gender-based violence prevention
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Mental health and well-being
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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
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Parenting and family relationships
Strengthening Local Systems
We train and support:
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Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPC)
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Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks
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Teachers, health workers, and community volunteers
This ensures that when problems arise, there are trained people ready to respond.
Empowering Youth and Families
We create safe spaces for:
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Youth to speak up, lead, and advocate for their needs
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Parents and caregivers to learn, share, and support one another
Connecting People to Support
We work with local partners to monitor cases, provide guidance, and connect individuals with the services they need—from counseling to legal support.
WHO WE SERVE
This program reaches people at every level of the community, including:
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Children and adolescents (ages 10–19)
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Parents and caregivers
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Women, including pregnant and lactating mothers
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Teachers and school staff
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Local officials and community volunteers
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Youth groups and child-led organizations
Across Samar, the program reaches thousands of individuals each year, both directly and through community-wide initiatives.
WHERE WE WORK
We partner with communities across Samar, including:
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Gandara
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San Jorge
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Pagsanghan
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Tarangnan
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Sto. Niño
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Almagro
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Calbayog City
THE IMPACT
This work is helping communities move from awareness to action.
What’s Changing
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Stronger local systems to prevent and respond to violence
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More informed parents and young people
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Increased youth participation in community decision-making
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Better coordination between schools, local governments, and service providers
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Greater openness around topics like reproductive health and mental well-being
OUR VISION
We are working toward communities where:
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Children and women are safe, respected, and heard
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Families are supportive and resilient
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Young people have the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices
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Local leaders actively protect and advocate for their communities
REAL STORIES FROM THE COMMUNITY
“The training helped us understand our responsibilities in protecting children and responding to cases properly.”
- Barangay Official
“Because of the sessions, I learned the importance of reproductive health and making responsible decisions.”
- Youth Participant
“The project strengthened our partnership with the community in promoting child protection and violence prevention.”
- Local Government Partner