The Capacity Building program of KRCT is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the skills, knowledge, and resilience of individuals, communities, and institutions involved in addressing the needs of survivors of torture and wartime sexual violence. This program focuses on empowering survivors, training professionals, and fostering sustainable systems of support and advocacy.
OBJECTIVES
Empowering Survivors: Equipping survivors with skills and knowledge to rebuild their lives, advocate for their rights, and participate in decision-making processes.
Training Professionals: Enhancing the capacity of healthcare providers, legal professionals, social workers, and community leaders to deliver trauma-informed, survivor-centered services.
Building Sustainable Systems: Strengthening institutions and networks to create a supportive environment for survivors and ensure long-term impact.
CORE ACTIVITIES
Survivor Empowerment
- Skill Development: Organizing workshops and training sessions for survivors on topics such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.
- Peer Support Networks: Establishing and training survivor-led groups to provide mutual support and amplify collective voices.
- Leadership Training: Preparing survivors to take on leadership roles in advocacy efforts and community engagement.
Professional Training
- Trauma-Informed Care: Training healthcare providers, psychologists, and counselors to deliver compassionate, effective care tailored to survivors’ needs.
- Legal and Justice Training: Educating legal professionals, police, and judiciary members on handling cases of torture and sexual violence with sensitivity and adherence to international standards.
- Social Work Practices: Equipping social workers and community leaders with tools to address stigma, provide psychosocial support, and advocate for survivors.
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
- Capacity Building for Local Organizations: Providing training and resources to grassroots organizations to enhance their ability to support survivors and advocate for systemic change.
- Policy and Advocacy Training: Guiding institutions and policymakers on implementing survivor-centered policies, including reparations and access to justice.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Skills: Helping organizations and institutions measure the impact of their interventions and adapt strategies for greater effectiveness.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND MOBILIZATION
- Educational Campaigns: Training community members to challenge stigma, promote understanding, and support survivors within their communities.
- Dialogue and Collaboration: Facilitating discussions between survivors, community leaders, and institutions to foster mutual understanding and collective action.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
- Workshops and Conferences: Organizing and participating in international forums to share best practices and learn from global experiences in addressing torture and sexual violence.
- Partnership Development: Building alliances with international organizations to access resources, expertise, and advocacy platforms.
IMPACT
The Capacity Building program has achieved significant milestones:
- Empowered survivors to become advocates and leaders in their communities.
- Improved the quality and accessibility of trauma-informed care and legal services for survivors.
- Strengthened local organizations and institutions to sustainably support survivors.
- Fostered a cultural shift toward greater acceptance and understanding of survivors’ experiences and rights.
Through its Capacity Building program, KRCT ensures that survivors, professionals, and communities are equipped to create lasting change, promoting justice, healing, and resilience.