The Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project marked its impactful six-year journey with a vibrant closeout event titled “YES SHE DID! A Celebration of the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project’s Journey Towards Change” at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on October 24.
Attended by representatives from various organizations, government agencies, and community members, the celebration highlighted the significant strides made in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and preventing gender-based violence (GBV) among women and girls in marginalized and conflict-affected regions of the Philippines.
With the participation of 11 Women’s Rights Organizations and spanning Regions V (Bicol), VIII (Eastern Visayas), IX (Zamboanga Peninsula), X (Northern Mindanao), XIII (Caraga), and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the SHE Project directly reached over 86,000 individuals, including peer educators, community facilitators, GBV watch groups, health service providers, and community leaders.
The event also included a presentation of the End of Project Evaluation (EOP), which showcased the positive outcomes and offered insights for future SRHR programs.
The event celebrated SHE’s journey through a series of highlights, including the launch of the SHE Coffee Table Book, a compilation of real-life success stories, which serves as a tangible legacy of the project’s impact. The program culminated in a Partner
Recognition segment, honoring individuals and organizations for their contributions.
