Guidelines
Adolescent Girls’ Safe Space guide for Community Based Organizations
Overview
This practical guide from Mercy Corps offers a step-by-step framework for setting up, managing, and monitoring Safe Spaces—physically and emotionally supportive environments designed specifically for adolescent girls. It defines Safe Spaces as transformative for adolescent girls—creating trusted places to learn, connect, and grow. Mercy Corps’ “Adolescent Girls’ Safe Space Guide for CBOs” equips community actors with everything they need to design, implement, and manage these spaces effectively. With clear principles, a structured setup process, practical monitoring tips, and useful annexes filled with templates and tools, this guide is a ready-to-use blueprint for anyone committed to supporting young girls’ well-being and empowerment
Publication Year:
2022
Source | Publisher:
Mercy Corps
Best Suited For:
Community Leaders, Frontline Personnel, Monitoring & Evaluation Team, Programs Team
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