This version includes the full GBV Guidance for Development Programs with the following annexures, and more resources. This is the complete and comprehensive version of CARE's GBV in Development Guidance which can be used and adopted by all projects, across impact areas, when integrating a GBV mitigation, prevention or response approach.
Young people represent a large proportion of the population in many countries: one in six people worldwide is between the ages of 15 and 24, and nearly half of the global population is under 30. These formative years are filled with opportunity, yet they are a finite amount of time to inform the pathway of a young person’s future. CARE’s Power Within model is a competency-based framework to support young people in building essential life skills during this critical window. In 2008, CARE launched the Power Within model for adolescent leadership development, focused on building five core competencies for people ages 10-19. Power Within’s competency framework supports young people’s development by building life skills that help them deal with the challenges and demands of their daily lives. The model contains three primary competency domains: strong self-image, strong mind, and strong voice. The competencies are transferable, which means that they can be applied in many situations, and they can be practiced throughout program activities in most, if not all, of CARE’s direct work with adolescents and youth. This approach is similar to teaching Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies in formal education that integrate ‘soft’ skills into a subject area curriculum. Power Within also aligns with the Positive Youth Development Framework, which prioritizes the development of young people’s assets, agency, contribution, and enabling environment. In 2024, the model was updated to include youth (now inclusive of ages 10-24) and reflect lessons from CARE’s work and other prominent models and evidence regarding what young people need. Read More
CARE wrote this manual for Community-Based Trainers (CBTs) who are responsible for training and mentoring VSLA. The manual's purpose is to provide a standard approach to delivering training and mentoring sessions to VSLA members. It provides instructions for organizing and facilitating the full range of sessions and topics for VSLA members. Read More
This survey is designed to critically assess the preparedness and specific requirements of VSLAs for a transition to digital operations. It involves an examination of the existing managerial tools and processes, determining the level of digital literacy within VSLA communities, and pinpointing infrastructural challenges like internet connectivity and hardware needs. The survey also delves into the digital needs and aspirations of VSLA members, with an emphasis on understanding diverse gender perspectives and ensuring data security and privacy. Key to this survey is identifying the types of training and support needed for successful digitization, the assistance expected from central management, and exploring potential partnerships with local stakeholders and technology providers. This assessment aims to guide the development of bespoke digitization strategies that are aligned with the specific readiness and requirements of VSLAs, fostering a smooth and inclusive digital transition. Read More