Malawi Girl Guides Association (MAGGA) through EVAWG project, with funding from Norwegian Church Aid Malawi/DCA is Strengthening the capacity of community leaders to create violence-free environment through reduction of the vulnerability of adolescent girls and young women.

The initiative is also increasing agency for both males and females to end GBV and advocate for modification of harmful cultural norms or practices.

The initiative has proven to be effective in Dowa District as many community leaders are now able to identify, report, refer and follow GBV cases using appropriate reporting/ referral pathways.