Ensuring Multi-Sectoral Approach for  Protection of Women and Girls from Gender-Based Violence in  Education facilities across 6 LGAS of Borno, NE Nigeria ltpgtltbgtEnvelope 1 (Protection and Education)lt/bgtltbrgtThis project will improve the protective factors for women and girls by improving access to safe and quality formal and non-formal education in secure learning environments.  Our program strategy involves identifying key community-based structures such as youth groups, women's groups, and School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) at the local government level. These groups will undergo comprehensive training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response. Subsequently, they will collaboratively develop action plans and utilize their influence to advocate and sensitize their respective communities on VAWG.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltbgtltbrgtInnovation and Localizationlt/bgtltbrgtlt/pgtltulgtltligtThe project will strengthen GBV prevention and response in 30 schools and 30 non formal learning centres. lt/ligtltligtThe project brings about a localised approach through cross-sectoral partnerships with an upcoming active NNGO. lt/ligtltligtThis approach leads to localisation approaches at different sectors, therefore, the project will support the capacity development of other NNGOs to promote women in leadership positions and support advocacy towards the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. lt/ligtltligtltspangtThe project will establish a 'She4She our Rights' platform which involves collaborating with influential women' groups recognized at both state and LGA levels. The aim of this collaboration is to establish a platform where accomplished women can share their experiences with other women, sparking group discussions on pertinent issues affecting young women.The project will organize workshops and symposiums, facilitating interactions between women and girls and members of these influential women's groups. Expert speakers will be invited to contribute their knowledge and expertise, enriching the discussions at the LGAs. Workshops and symposiums will take the form of conversational sessions, storytelling, and presentations, fostering an environment conducive to idea exchange, networking, and mutual support.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltligtltspangtAt schools, the project will support the mentorship of girls and women through trained female teachers. The teachers will support career guidance for the learners. This also improves gender issues at the schools.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltligtltspangtThe proposed project will collaborate with organizations, including female led NNGOs and CBOs to catalyze matching contributions to sustain project activities.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltligtltspangtUsing technology, the project will establish a multilingual toll free learning platform using mobile phones for vulnerable girls and women. This is also anticipatory/preparedness action activity in a situation where learning is loss. A Proof of Concept (PoC) already exist for this. Furthermore, the project will establish a strong reporting system using USSD on any mobile phone to improve the protective factors for children including women and girls.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltligtltspangtTlt/spangtltspangto strengthen feedback and complaints mechanism, Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) the project is establishing a multilingual Interactive Voice Response (IVR) toll free line. lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltligtltspangtThe project will support children with disabilities with assistive devices beyond physical access but for educational purposes including providing braille devices for blind children.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltligtltspangtFemale teachers will have access to digital tools with Nigerian Learning Passport (NLP) lesson contents to support lesson delivery.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/ligtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtlt/ulgtltpgtCATAI, under this funding, will provide an innovative approach from the old normal in the thematic sector of protection and education, putting in mind multi-sectoral activities in WASH and GBV to ensure access to services that increase protective factors of women and girls. lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe multi sector approach for the project is proposed to reach 9,353 persons directly, including persons living with disabilities, in 6 LGAs of Borno State, namely Magumeri, Bama, Ngala, Mobbar, Jere and Konduga. The selection of the LGAs is made through an area based approach where CATAI and partners have an operational presence.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtlt/pgt