Resources
Cementing key partnerships to foster the use of evidence in humanitarian settings
This case study showcases the Baobab Research Programme Consortium (RPC) approach to developing new partnerships to produce policy and program-relevant evidence to address critical SHRH concerns among vulnerable refugee populations in the East and Horn of Africa.
Preparing the ground to influence humanitarian sector policies, guidelines, and strategies in Uganda
This case study describes how the Baobab Research Programme Consortium's efforts have created a platform for influencing humanitarian sector policies, guidelines, and strategies with evidence and evidence-based approaches.
Influencing programme plans, practices, actions, and investments in humanitarian settings
This case study describes the Baobab Research Programme Consortium's pathway to influencing programme plans, practices, actions, and investments in refugee contexts in Uganda.
Exploring the value and replicability of integrating refugees and host community members into research activities in refugee settings
This report explores the experience of data collection training workshops with refugees and host community members ahead of the Ethiopian Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Young People Survey (HVACS).
What are the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys?
The Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) are our best tools for gathering robust data on childhood violence globally. The surveys help us understand what violence is happening, when it's happening, and where it's happening.
Investing in the evidence to end violence against children
Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) are the world’s most comprehensive source of quality data on violence against children, including sexual, emotional and physical violence and its health, social and educational consequences. The data are proven to be a powerful tool and have been used to mobilize change at the local, national and global levels. Yet, the future of this resource is in jeopardy.
Processes, experiences, and impact: A summary report on community-led Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) results dissemination in Uganda
This report summarizes the impact of the Uganda HVACS results dissemination in raising awareness of violence against children, rallying stakeholders to act, and catalyzing existing efforts in violence prevention and response.
Linking Research to Action for Children in Humanitarian Contexts: Synopsis of the 2022 Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) Findings and Data-to-Action Workshop
This report presents key findings from the first-ever VACS conducted exclusively in a humanitarian context—specifically, in refugee settings in Uganda.
Associations between childhood violence and mental health in refugee settings in Uganda
This paper assesses the association between experiences of childhood violence (sexual, physical, and emotional violence) and mental health (severe mental distress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and/or attempted suicide) in refugee settings in Uganda.
Together for Girls Strategy 2024-2030
The latest Together for Girls strategy 2024-2030 (PDF) outlines how we will address the 5 key challenges to children's safety and introduces our 4 key initiatives model.
TfG Strategy 2024-2030
A digital-first experience of the new TfG strategy report 2024-2030.
Disability, childhood experiences of violence and associated health outcomes in refugee settlements in Uganda
In Uganda's refugee settings, the prevalence of childhood violence is higher among children and youth with disabilities compared to those without disabilities. These findings underscore the need for targeted child protection and response interventions to address the vulnerabilities of children and youth, and particularly for those with disabilities and female children.