Social
Youth Violence Reduction in Santo Domingo Norte
Location
Capotillo, Cristo Rey, Ensanche Espaillat, Ensanche Luperón, Gualey, Guachupita, Las Cañitas, La Ciénaga, Los Guandules, La Zurza, María Auxiliadora, Mejoramiento Social, Simón Bolívar, Villas Agrícolas, Villa Consuelo, Villa Juana, Villa María and 27
Date
May 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Achievements
Investigation in Progress
Total Contribution
US$317,297.00
Total Budget
US$317,297.00
Theme
Research.
Funded by
Objective of the project
Develop and implement a place-based assessment of crime and violence risk affecting youth aged 10 to 29 in 18 neighborhoods of the National District of the Dominican Republic.
- Produce data and evidence that can inform USAID in the development and implementation of effective youth violence prevention strategies in the neighborhoods targeted by the research.
- Produce a data-driven, community-based evaluation process (using Participatory Action Research – PAR) that can be replicated over time to track changes in risk and protective factors, monitor progress, and inform stakeholders about target communities.
Population beneficiary
Entire population that will benefit from projects aimed at preventing youth violence.
Impact
Improvement of water supply to 30 communities.
Water conservation measures under the impacts of implemented for 2,722 hectares
Provincial Committee for Climate Change Adaptation Monitoring in San Cristóbal.
Learning platforms and systems for integrating climate change-related risks into community-based water resource management and institutionalized livelihood activities in 30 communities.
Development goals sustainable
Peace, justice, and strong institutions: Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, facilitating access to justice for all, and creating effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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