SVSG Measles Prevention & Helping Hand Outreach
In response to the escalating measles crisis that is crippling our country to a state of mourning, Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG), in its role as a support service provider, is taking a proactive approach to prevent and to lend a helping hand.
Referred to as the ‘SVSG Measles Prevention & Helping Hand Outreach’, the aim of the Outreach is to prevent as much as possible the spread of the measles, especially to our underprivileged families.
This is through awareness raising in each families on the importance of household hygiene, how to care for the affected children, counseling for the traumatized children and their parents, and the provision of basic necessities.
Referred to as the ‘SVSG Measles Prevention & Helping Hand Outreach’, the aim of the Outreach is to prevent as much as possible the spread of the measles, especially to our underprivileged families.
This is through awareness raising in each families on the importance of household hygiene, how to care for the affected children, counseling for the traumatized children and their parents, and the provision of basic necessities.
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Who we areSamoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) is a non-governmental organisation set up in Samoa in 2005 to support victims of crimes and the most vulnerable populations through advocacy, casework, shelter for children, community awareness and violence prevention programs. About SVSGSVSG is the only organization in Samoa that provides shelter assistance for children victims of all forms of abuse and neglect. SVSG is committed to protecting children and their rights; hence the requirement for all SVSG personnel to comply with SVSG's Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. SVSG is the main service provider for survivors of gender based violence in Samoa. SVSG is vocal in advocating for women’s rights . SVSG has become the voice of the voiceless and has been recognized for human rights defender work. What we doSVSG seeks to protect and promote the rights of victims and the most vulnerable populations such as women and children, specifically the right to be free from abuse. We help the whole family and work to prevent violence through comprehensive community engagement. Through SVSG’s network of community volunteers, we look after vulnerable populations, underprivileged families, elderly and people with disabilities. SVSG is engaging Men & Boys to Break the Cycle of violence against women and girls. Why we doSVSG believes that greater awareness of the rights of the victims and the most vulnerable will provide civil society with the knowledge and tools to ensure these rights are upheld. A proud, strong, and successful community does not tolerate any form of violence against women and children. Our FOCUS¤ Child Safety ¤ Women's Rights ¤ Men & Boys Engage to EVAWG ¤ Human Rights Activist / Defender |
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