SayPro is deeply committed to the health, safety, and empowerment of women in every community. In partnership with the United States Peace Corps, SayPro is encouraging the formation of local Women’s Health and Safety Councils to address challenges unique to women and girls. These councils, established with community input, aim to improve access to healthcare, provide safety education, and promote advocacy. SayPro trains council members on leadership, health awareness, and gender-based violence prevention, while Peace Corps volunteers provide grassroots support. SayPro believes that sustainable change begins when local women are empowered to lead. Through this initiative, SayPro ensures that women have a voice in local decision-making and are equipped to influence policies that directly affect their well-being.
SayPro ensures that the councils are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and representative of different age groups and backgrounds. Through its collaboration with the Peace Corps, SayPro provides health information sessions on reproductive rights, hygiene, maternal care, and mental health. SayPro supports ongoing workshops where women and girls can safely discuss their experiences and learn self-advocacy skills. These councils also develop localized solutions like safety patrols and helplines, with SayPro offering both technical and logistical support. SayPro ensures that members are trained in leadership and organizational management to sustain these efforts long-term. Peace Corps volunteers continue to offer mentorship, creating a bridge between SayPro’s strategic planning and community execution. SayPro recognizes the importance of having local women shape the programs they benefit from, creating more trust and effectiveness within communities.
SayPro also integrates these councils into broader community development plans. Working closely with municipal leaders, SayPro ensures that women’s concerns are part of community agendas and planning. SayPro leverages Peace Corps data and feedback to advocate for systemic changes, including safer transportation routes, access to legal aid, and inclusion in budgeting processes. These efforts help make women’s issues visible and a priority. SayPro also encourages the participation of men and boys in council-sponsored outreach events to foster gender equality and mutual respect. This inclusive model, championed by SayPro, leads to more cohesive, supportive communities. SayPro sees these councils as essential drivers of long-term safety and health improvements, helping communities become more resilient and equitable for all.
SayPro monitors the impact of Women’s Health and Safety Councils through regular assessments and feedback loops. This data allows SayPro to adapt programs to changing needs and identify additional support mechanisms. SayPro’s ultimate goal is to scale this model to other regions through replication and capacity-building. By working with the Peace Corps, SayPro ensures that the grassroots insights are always prioritized, leading to genuine community transformation. SayPro also shares success stories from these councils in national and international forums to inspire wider adoption. Each council is a testament to SayPro’s values of empowerment, collaboration, and compassion. By giving women the tools and platforms they need, SayPro strengthens not just individual lives, but entire communities. This partnership is a long-term investment in safety, health, and gender justice across regions where SayPro serves.