Three years. 16 communities. 29,543 lives touched. Circuit Pointe concludes its flagship program to end violence against women and girls, driving change through advocacy, survivor leadership, and community empowerment.
Why We Began
We started with a simple, urgent truth: violence against women and girls must end. In homes, markets, schools, and places of worship, we listened to stories of courage and harm and communities ready to lead change. From this listening came a commitment: to accelerate zero tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with a focus on ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). We did it by empowering communities, strengthening systems, and survivor-centered support.
About the Program
With funding from UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women & Girls (UNTF), Circuit Pointe implemented our transformative initiative, "Break the Cycle: End Violence Against Women and Girls." The program was launched in August 2022 and ended in July 2025 with coverage in 16 communities in Imo and Ebonyi States, Nigeria. Our approach was built on four strategic pillars: Advocacy & Partnerships; Content & Messaging Development; Promotion & Outreach; Service Delivery.
Listening First, Building Together
Change begins when we listen and stay. We sat with traditional leaders, parents, teachers, survivors, and youth. We asked what safety looks like, what trust requires, and how systems should respond. With consent, we turned lived experiences into community-informed messages and storyboards that shaped our outreach and the way we trained partners and volunteers. The result: locally led action, designed by the people most affected.
Launching ‘Break the Cycle’ in Our Own Words
We committed to a culture where every voice matters, every perspective counts, and every step is accountable. That was why we launched "Break the Cycle: End Violence Against Women and Girls" a program rooted in everyday realities and built for enduring change.
We worked with 12 traditional rulers and 208 cabinet members, ensuring leadership stands with households.
We anchored referrals and care in 16 health centers and 48 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), so help is nearby, survivor-sensitive, and sustained.
From Conversation to Program Design
Through deep listening sessions and collaborative workshops, we translated community insight into practical designs: household dialogue tools, survivor-centered scripts, radio and social content, and helpline tiering that protects dignity and privacy. We set clear roles for change agents, TBAs, and media partners, and we strengthened pathways for referral and follow-up.
We built and supported a 160-member change agent network—neighbors, faith leaders, teachers, and youth—equipped to spark dialogue and connect families to support.
We designed family-level engagement capable of delivering 3,840 interpersonal sessions, bringing conversations and care inside the household where norms truly shift.
Survivors Lead the Way
We believe survivors should lead, not just be served. That was why we prepared 240 GBV survivors to serve as Tier 1 support within a survivor-sensitive helpline ecosystem—people who understand, stand beside, and activate help with safety and respect. Their leadership is not symbolic; it is structural, guiding how we respond, refer, and rebuild trust.
Healthier Births, Safer Choices
We partnered with 64 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) to transition away from harmful practices and champion safe childbirth. Together, we aligned community knowledge with medical guidance and rights-based care, transforming moments of vulnerability into pathways to safety.
Media, Government, and Momentum
Change needs amplification. We worked with Ministries of Women Affairs & Vulnerable Groups and Ministry of Health, and partnered with media houses like Oziza FM, Darling FM, and Unity FM. Through radio spots, social segments, and public campaigns, we reached people where they are—informing, challenging harmful norms, and inviting action.
Impact at a Glance
29,543 people reached in total.
13,717 primary beneficiaries
5,771 secondary beneficiaries
10,055 reached through radio, social media, and public campaigns
Measuring Progress for the Future
We celebrate how far we’ve come—and we know meaningful change takes time. We are strengthening infrastructure for ongoing dialogue, creating spaces for reflection and growth, and establishing benchmarks that reflect both progress and care. Beyond our internal work, we’re sharing learnings and tools across networks so more communities can adapt what works and build human-centered, equitable systems for safety.
What’s Next
This milestone is not an ending it’s a promise to continue. Circuit Pointe will deepen partnerships, expand survivor-led support, and grow our change agent network, so every woman and girl can live free from violence, and every household can choose safety, dignity, and respect.
With Gratitude
We extend sincere appreciation to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women & Girls (UNTF), our partners, community leaders, frontline advocates, survivors, volunteers, and media collaborators. Your commitment made this work possible—and keeps the movement alive.
Call to Action
Join the movement.
Partner with us. Amplify survivor voices, and help strengthen community-led systems that end violence—for good.
