Creation

Réseau Culturel Sangwa (R.C.S) is Non-Governemental Organization founded in 2006 by women artists, to strengthen harmony within families.

It was granted its legal status in 2011 by Ministerial Order No. 64/08.11 of 04/18/2011; published in the Official Journal No. 20 of May 16, 2011.

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Domains of Intervention

All of R.C.S activities are centered on two main pillars: “Peace, Gender Equality and Positive masculinities; Culture and Arts" through Education as a channel. More specifically, its activities revolve around the following themes:

1. Women Economic Empowerment
2. Peace, Gender Equality and Positive masculinities
3. Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
4. Health, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
5. Culture, Arts and Sports
6. Human rights and Social Justice
7. Climate change and Environment protection.

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Organization Strategies

1. Needs assessment
2. Capacity Building
3. Education and Awareness
4. Health and wellbeing program
5. Family and Community-Driven Intervention /Community of practice
6. Environment sustainability
7. Health and well-being promotion
8. Long -Term sustainability
9. Partnership, Collaboration and Media engagement

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Organization Approaches

(Commonly used for behavior and attittude change)

Placing inclusively women, girls and children at the centre first

Engaging Men and boys for Gender Equality and positive masculinities

Inclusive Participatory Approach in data collection, analysis and planning

Family and Community-Driven Intervention

Intergenerational dialogue

Sports, Culture and Arts competitions

Storytelling and Book writing

GBV Barometer

Time use diary

Promotion of local solidarity initiatives

Experience sharing and learning between beneficiaries

Awareness campaign

Conflict resolution and peace building