YWCA Rwanda, Rwanda

YWCA Rwanda developed, recorded and broadcast mini radio drama sketches on PSEA, which were broadcast to 14,000 residents of the Nyabiheke refugee camp and 300,000 persons from the surrounding districts of Nyagatare, Gatsibo and Gicumbi. Live radio talk shows were conducted to engage the target audience for feedback on attitudes, behavior changes, raising awareness on SEA. Nearly 600 people participated in the talk shows through phone calls and social media. YWCA Rwanda also conducted a three-day training on PSEA and gender-based violence for staff and street theatre writers and performers and also developed, produced and disseminated nearly 4,000 IEC materials in the form of brochures to host communities.

YWCA Rwanda developed

• a brochure in Kynarwanda for refugees and host communities to provide information on PSEA and on available reporting channels.
• radio dramas  in Kynarwanda to raise awareness on PSEA, targeting refugees, host communities, parents, youth, camp leaders and humanitarian workers.
• two radio shows in Kynarwanda to provide information on PSEA, targeting refugees, host communities, parents, youth, camp leaders and humanitarian workers.
• training for humanitarian workers in English which aim to raise awareness on PSEA by listing prohibited and allowed practices for humanitarian workers and explaining PSEA concepts, SEA risks and prevention and response mechanisms.