Standing Stronger Together: SAFE Partners with Achēv to Support Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
At SAFE (Survivor Advocates for Empowerment), everything we do is rooted in lived experience. We are survivors supporting survivors, walking alongside those impacted by gender-based violence (GBV) as they reclaim their voices and their power.
That’s why we are so proud to join Achēv and other community partners in Stronger Together, an initiative led by Achēv and funded by the Government of Canada. This program was created to wrap survivors and their families in the kind of care, support, and resources that can make all the difference during healing.
Stronger Together is more than a program—it’s a network of connection, education, and empowerment. Through workshops, peer support, and community engagement, it helps survivors and their support networks navigate the complex journey of healing, while also increasing awareness across our communities about GBV and how to prevent it.
SAFE’s Role in Stronger Together
At SAFE, we believe that support feels different when it comes from someone who truly understands. Our team of trained survivor advocates brings this perspective to Stronger Together in several ways:
- Offering one-on-one peer support—a safe, validating space to talk, process, and feel heard.
- Hosting discussion groups and workshops to share tools for healing and to spark connection with others who “get it.”
- Partnering in community outreach, including initiatives to engage men and boys in prevention and awareness.
- Sharing our lived experience to shape resources and program materials, ensuring they are trauma-informed, inclusive, and survivor-centered.
Our involvement ensures that survivors’ voices are at the heart of this program—not just as participants, but as leaders and guides.
Why This Partnership Matters
We know that healing isn’t linear, and no one should have to walk it alone. Partnering with Achēv on Stronger Together allows SAFE to reach more people with the kind of peer-driven support that changes lives. Together, with the backing of government funding, we are creating spaces where survivors can feel safe, believed, and empowered.
We are truly grateful for this opportunity to collaborate and to continue building communities where survivors are seen, supported, and celebrated.
Learn More & Join Us
If you want to learn more about Stronger Together, visit Achēv’s website: https://achev.ca/service/strongertogether/
If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, you can register here: Click here to register
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