Case Management and GBV

Response, Support, Shelter.

Case Management-CM: Case management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the service users health and human service needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication, and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes.

This process began in the year 2020, as the documentation of abuse faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in the workplace was highlighted under a 2 year project supported by the EU. Medical support, cash shelter, and mental health support were provided. Furthermore, with the support of UNFPA, in 2021, SIDC began the provision of case management for gender-based violence survivors faced by individuals from LGBTQI+ community.

In 2022, with the support of UNFPA and the LHF, case management services continue to be provided in addition to emergency cash assistance and recurring cash assistance to individuals from LGBQI+ community with mental health and legal support.