Direct SupportGBV Case Management
Individualised case management for GBV survivors — needs assessment, safety planning, referral coordination, and ongoing follow-up until the survivor reaches safety and stability.
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Registered NGO — Tanzania, Reg. No. ooNGO/R/5824
Standing with survivors of gender-based and intimate partner violence
GI-Desk is a nonpartisan, nonreligious charitable non-profit providing case management, psychosocial support, and community education for GBV survivors across Tanzania. #StopGBVNow
Safety & support
Case management and psychosocial care for survivors.
Community action
Education, dialogues and norm change across communities.
Empowerment
Leadership, confidence and economic support for women.
What we do
Comprehensive GBV response services
From direct survivor support to community prevention and advocacy.
Direct SupportDirect SupportPsychosocial Support
Individual and group psychosocial support through women and girl-friendly spaces, helping survivors process trauma and rebuild their wellbeing in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
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Health ServicesClinical Management of Rape (CMR)
Provision and strengthening of clinical management of rape services, including medical care, forensic documentation, and linkage to post-exposure prophylaxis and emergency contraception.
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PreventionCommunity Mobilisation & Capacity Building
Building the capacity of community structures — community leaders, women's and men's groups — and GBV partner organisations to prevent and effectively respond to gender-based violence.
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CoordinationReferral Pathway Strengthening
Coordinating workshops and partnerships to map and strengthen referral pathways across the GBV sub-cluster, ensuring survivors reach the right services without falling through the gaps.
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EmpowermentWomen's Leadership & Confidence Building
Training and mentorship programmes that equip women and girls with leadership skills, confidence, and the tools to advocate for their own rights and safety.
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Impact in action
Projects changing lives
EducationGBV Awareness in Schools
In-school and out-of-school GBV awareness for adolescents in primary and secondary schools — shaping attitudes and behaviours so young people build healthier, more respectful relationships and contribute to a violence-free future.
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DigitalSocial Media GBV Campaigns
Planned digital campaigns using hashtags #StopGBV, #EndGBV, and #BreakTheSilence — sharing survivor stories, educational posts, live expert Q&As, and influencer collaborations to raise awareness across Tanzania. Campaigns include tie-ins with the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV (25 Nov – 10 Dec).
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Latest stories
News & updates
AwarenessUnderstanding the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
Every year from 25 November to 10 December the world unites against gender-based violence. Here is how GI-Desk marks the campaign and what communities can do to get involved.
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Education5 Warning Signs of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence often begins subtly. Recognising the early warning signs can help survivors and their support networks act before the situation escalates.
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EducationGBV Awareness in Schools: Why It Starts Early
GI-Desk runs GBV awareness sessions for in-school and out-of-school adolescents in primary and secondary schools — helping young people recognise, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence.
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Help us end gender-based violence in Tanzania
Donors, partners and volunteers make every survivor's journey to safety possible.
Survivor voices
Stories of courage and change
From survivors, community members, volunteers and partners.
Testimonials
Voices from the community
“As a community leader, GI-Desk's capacity building workshops gave me the tools to respond when a neighbour discloses violence. I no longer turn away — I know what to do.”
Community Leader, Pwani
Community Leader
“The awareness sessions in our school changed how my classmates talk about relationships. We now understand what respect means and how to recognise warning signs.”
Secondary School Student
Programme Participant
“Our partnership with GI-Desk strengthened our referral pathways enormously. Survivors who come through us now receive coordinated, holistic support instead of being passed around.”
Partner Organisation
GBV Sub-cluster Partner
“GI-Desk gave me a safe space to speak without fear. The counsellor helped me understand that what happened was not my fault. Today I am rebuilding my life with confidence.”
Survivor, Bagamoyo
GBV Survivor
“After years of silence, GI-Desk was the first place that truly listened. The case manager walked with me through every step — from the hospital to the legal process.”
Survivor, Dar es Salaam
GBV Survivor
“Volunteering with GI-Desk has been the most meaningful thing I have done. I see lives change in real time and I know every hour I give matters.”
Volunteer
GI-Desk Volunteer