VHT Capacity Building on Gender-Based Violence

Tripling Medical and Social Support for GBV Survivors in Kween District

The Project Officer training the VHTS on Gender Based Violence at Binyiny HCIII in Kween District 

Fast Facts & Data Grid

Activity Location: Binyiny Health Center III, Kween District

Implementing Organization: Rhema Development Foundation

Funding & Technical Partner: Baylor Uganda - USAID project

Local Facility Partner: Binyiny Health Center III

Healthcare Personnel Skilled: 4 Village Health Team (VHT) Members

Key Measured Outcome: Quarterly survivor referrals increased from 30 to 90 cases

Why Rhema Development Foundation Stepped In

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a quiet crisis in many rural communities across Kween District. Too often, survivors suffer in silence because of social stigma, fear of retaliation, or simply because they do not know where to turn for help. Village Health Teams (VHTs) are trusted community members who live right alongside these families. Rhema Development Foundation realized that by equipping these frontline health workers with proper training, we could build a safe and reliable bridge between suffering individuals and health centers.

Collaborative Partnership

Rhema Development Foundation led the design and implementation of this practical training workshop at Binyiny Health Center III. The activity was funded and supported by Baylor Uganda under USAID funding, working in direct coordination with the Kween District Health Office to align the training with national health guidelines and ensure long-term local ownership.

Before vs. After

Before the Project: Local VHTs lacked formal guidance and referral tools for handling complex GBV situations, leading to low reporting rates with only 30 survivors receiving clinical care per quarter.

After the Project: Equipped with proper skills, empathy, and clear referral pathways, trained VHTs actively guide survivors from their villages straight to healthcare facilities, tripling the support network.

Proven Impact & Numbers

4 Community Champions Trained: 4 VHT officers were fully certified as community-based responders for GBV identification and support.

200% Surge in Care Access: Safe, confidential referrals of GBV survivors increased dramatically from 30 cases to 90 cases per quarter across Kween District.