What We Do – Our Work
Through our nationwide network of shelter organizations and community partners, ENWS delivers a full spectrum of survivor-centered services. We coordinate life-saving support, empower women and girls to rebuild their lives, and strengthen systems to ensure every survivor has access to safety, justice, and opportunity.
Emergency Shelters and Safe Houses
We provide immediate, safe, and confidential shelter for women and girls escaping violence, offering holistic support toward recovery and reintegration.
Medical and Psychosocial Support
Our members deliver trauma-informed healthcare services, including treatment for physical injuries and access to mental health care. Survivors receive counseling and emotional support to help rebuild their lives.
Legal Aid and Justice Support
We connect survivors with legal professionals who help them navigate the justice system, obtain protection orders, and pursue accountability through the courts.
Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Skills
Survivors are supported to regain economic independence through vocational training, skills development, and job placement. We help reduce dependence on abusers and rebuild long-term resilience.
Capacity Building for Shelter Providers
We strengthen the technical and organizational capacity of member shelters through training, standard operating procedures, toolkits, and knowledge exchange. We focus on harmonizing quality of care across the network.
Referral and Coordination Systems
ENWS builds and maintains a strong referral network, enabling survivors to access timely services across sectors including health, justice, police, and social support.
Advocacy and Policy Engagement
We advocate for the enforcement and reform of GBV-related laws and policies. ENWS engages national and regional governments, donors, and private sector actors to prioritize the rights and needs of survivors.
Community Awareness and Prevention
We run public campaigns (including 16 Days of Activism) and grassroots engagement to change harmful social norms, increase awareness, and prevent GBV. We work closely with men, boys, elders, and religious leaders to build a culture of non-violence and respect.
Humanitarian Response for Displaced Women and Girls
In times of conflict or crisis, such as in northern Ethiopia, ENWS supports displaced women and girls with emergency humanitarian assistance, psychosocial support, health services, and protection.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration
ENWS helps survivors heal, gain skills, and rebuild their lives through counseling, training, and medical and legal support—enabling safe reintegration into families and communities.