In 2023, the No Means No global network experienced growth and progress, fostering stronger relationships among members through both online and in-person interactions. Rooted in the vision ignited in 2022, we aim to enhance the effectiveness of implementing partners' programs, improve program quality, and collectively combat sexual and gender-based violence. The dedication of partners has indeed resulted in the emergence of a vibrant, interconnected community as we saw 50 partners participate in network activities across all 10 countries where No Means No is implemented.
Scaling for Success, Sustainability, and an End to Sexual Violence: No Means No Partner ECR Zambia Provides Support to New Partner DAPP
No Means No Partners from Across Zimbabwe Gather to Learn, Collaborate, and Strengthen Programming
In November 2022, staff members from No Means No Worldwide (NMNW) and representatives from 7 different organizations across Zimbabwe were able to come together in person for a 2-day meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe. This officially marked the first “in-country” Partner Network Meeting among No Means No partners.
AVSI Uganda Leads the Way in Learning Through Research
Since 2019, AVSI Foundation in Uganda has implemented No Means No programming for girls and boys as part of their gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV prevention and response work. AVSI exemplifies the NMNW value of “learning” through their efforts to build evidence about how the No Means No program addresses Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Uganda context.
