About Us

who We Are

The Prevention Collaborative is a group of practitioners and researchers working to connect local and global knowledge to prevent violence against women and their children. What unites us is our commitment to social justice and making the world safer and more empowering for women and the next generation.

Since 2017, we have worked alongside individuals and organisations at the forefront of prevention through engagements grounded in learning, co-creation, and reflection.

our Facilitators

Dominique Maidment

Dominique specialises in preventing violence against women and girls, with over a decade of experience working with grassroots organisations, international NGOs, and United Nations agencies. Her work emphasises capacity development, local ownership, and sustainability of initiatives while ensuring that violence prevention interventions are aligned with best practices and centre the safety and voices of women and girls. Learn more about Dominique here.

Ritha Nyiratunga

Ritha has over 10 years of experience working as a practitioner in violence against women and girls prevention. She is skilled in programming for violence prevention, focusing on working with couples and engaging men and boys for violence prevention. She has played an active role in designing and implementing the Indashyikirwa programme, which has been proven to reduce violence among intimate partners in Rwanda. Learn more about Ritha here.

Binita Shrestha

Binita has around two decades of experience working as an international development practitioner and is currently based in Kathmandu, Nepal. She has worked in Nepal, Afghanistan, Laos, Cambodia and Yemen. Her expertise includes communication for development, social and behaviour change (SBC) programming, life skills and social norms programming. Learn more about Binita here.

our Principles

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Service: We centre the broader feminist and violence-prevention ecosystem to advance collective progress.

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Adaptability: We are agile, responsive, and open to evolving evidence and practice.

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Equity: We share power intentionally and engage across diverse perspectives, experiences, and contexts..

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Collaboration: We engage with generosity and respect as partners and co-learners.

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Imagination: We approach our work with care, reflection, creativity, and grounded optimism.

frequently asked Questions

Are all the courses free?

Yes, all the courses are free. All you have to do is sign up and log in to apply for an open course.

How long do I need to complete a course?

All the courses have varied durations. An average time of four to six hours is what you need for our self-paced courses, and you need about three hours per week over six to eight weeks for facilitated courses. Please check the duration of your course on the course page.

Will I be issued a certificate after completing a course?

Yes. Upon completing a course and fulfilling other requirements, you will be issued a certificate, including submitting assignments and quizzes.

Can I still take a course if I am unfamiliar with violence prevention programming?

Yes. We recommend ‘Prevention Essentials Refresher: The Latest on What, Why & How’ from our self-paced courses.

Can I take a course if I am not affiliated with any organisation or collective?

Our courses are open for everyone to apply but are designed specifically to support people working in the fields of violence against women/violence against children (VAW/VAC). While the self-paced courses have no selection criteria, for the facilitated courses, we prioritise candidates who are embedded in organisations or collectives working in the fields of VAW/VAC.

What does ‘facilitated course’ mean?

Facilitated courses are synchronous courses in which selected participants are part of a learning cohort. In a facilitated course, learners meet regularly through live sessions with the course facilitators within the course duration. Live sessions are held via Zoom. These regular meetings allow learners to familiarise themselves with the course content and ask questions while the course facilitators foster the discussion, take steps to enhance the experience for the learners, and give suggestions. Head to our ‘Upcoming Courses’ page to see details of our next facilitated course.

What does ‘self-paced course’ mean?

A self-paced course allows learners to start and complete it on their own time within the course duration. Learners can also engage with course facilitators through live sessions and discussion forums.

Is financial aid available?

We do not offer financial support for any of the courses. All the courses are free and do not require any financial commitment.

What if I need help with using the Learning Lab?

We are always working to improve the Learning Lab experience and welcome your feedback. If you encounter any technical issues or glitches, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to resolve them. You can write to us at [email protected]