GEESI DHI carried out a door-to-door sensitization campaign in Adagom 1 Refugee Camp focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child protection, and preventive health awareness. Community members were educated on the causes and effects of GBV, reporting mechanisms, and the importance of creating safe environments for women and children. Parents were also engaged on child protection issues, including stranger awareness, child safety, and the role of the Emergency Response Unit in handling urgent protection concerns. In addition, awareness was raised on preventive health measures against viruses spread by rats and other emerging diseases, emphasizing hygiene, sanitation, and early reporting of symptoms to health authorities.

GEESI DHI conducted a Focus Group Discussion with women in Adagom 1 Refugee Camp on the psychological effects of Sexual Exploitation. The session highlighted emotional trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trust issues, social withdrawal, risky behaviors, and physical symptoms such as sleep disturbances and headaches, while promoting awareness, healing, psychosocial support, and community resilience among survivors.

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GEESI Development and Humanitarian Initiative organized a focused group discussion with women on the issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly sexual exploitation through the offering of money, gifts, or favors in exchange for sex. The session created a safe space for women to openly share experiences, challenges, and concerns affecting their communities.

During the discussion, participants identified several key causes of sexual exploitation, including poverty and dependency, lack of education and awareness, weak justice systems and fear of reporting, as well as conflict and displacement situations that increase vulnerability among women and girls. Many participants highlighted how economic hardship and limited access to opportunities often expose women and girls to exploitation and abuse.

Although the Integrated Cooperative started earlier, the work is steadily progressing, and the impact is already becoming visible.

We witnessed today that this cooperative goes beyond routine farming activities, it reflected strong commitment, unity, and resilience. The volunteers truly impressed the Director with their dedication and teamwork. They appreciation for this opportunity was genuine, and their enthusiasm was clear as they promised to keep coming with renewed energy. Their level of commitment speaks volumes about the future of this initiative.

Special appreciation to UNHCR and partners, as well as Cohere, for their continued humanitarian support. Deep gratitude to GDH Initiative and its Director, Mr. Cheng Laban, for making this crop farming empowerment possible.

A conflict resolution session was conducted in the Ukende host community to address and resolve misinformation that had created tension between residents of the Ukende Refugee Settlement and members of the host community. The program aimed to promote dialogue, clarify misunderstandings, and strengthen peaceful coexistence between both groups.

During the session, community members from both the refugee settlement and the host community were encouraged to openly share their concerns and perspectives. Facilitators guided the discussion to correct misinformation and emphasize the importance of mutual respect, communication, and collaboration.

The dialogue helped to ease tensions, build trust, and reinforce the shared responsibility of maintaining peace within the community. Participants expressed commitment to improved communication and cooperation moving forward, highlighting the importance of unity and understanding between the refugee population and the host community.