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EFED Community Partnership Initiative (CPI)

Community Partnership

“Together, We Empower”

Overview

The EFED Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) is a strategic program designed to cultivate meaningful, collaborative relationships with organizations, schools, government agencies, faith-based institutions, and businesses. This initiative aligns with EFED’s mission of empowering fathers and male guardians to raise confident, protected, and empowered daughters.

Goals of the CPI

  1. Strengthen Local Impact: Deliver EFED’s father-daughter programming to diverse communities through shared resources and collaboration.
  2. Enhance Sustainability: Leverage community networks to ensure long-term success and relevance of EFED’s work.
  3. Amplify Reach: Expand program access through trusted local channels (schools, clinics, churches, workplaces).
  4. Support Community Ownership: Encourage local leadership and grassroots support for EFED workshops, mentorships, and campaigns.

Target Partners

  • Primary & High Schools
  • Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
  • Nonprofits/NGOs
  • Faith-Based Institutions
  • Local Government Departments (Education, Health, Social Dev)
  • Youth & Sports Clubs
  • Corporates (CSI Departments)
  • Small Businesses (e.g., printing shops, salons, clinics)

Types of Partnerships

1. Outreach Partners

  • Promote EFED workshops and events to their community
  • Provide venues for programs (classrooms, halls, etc.)
  • Share communication platforms (newsletters, WhatsApp groups, etc.)

2. Program Delivery Partners

  • Co-host or co-facilitate EFED training, talks, and mentorship sessions
  • Nominate facilitators or social workers to be trained by EFED
  • Coordinate local engagement with schools and parents

3. Funding & Resource Partners

  • Sponsor EFED campaigns or supply in-kind donations (transport, snacks, T-shirts, etc.)
  • Support with stipends, printing, venue hire, data, airtime
  • Assist with co-branded events for CSI/BBBEE impact

4. Advocacy & Visibility Partners

  • Amplify EFED messaging in media or public platforms
  • Endorse EFED’s efforts through local leaders or influencers
  • Feature EFED success stories on their social pages or newsletters

Benefits to Partners

  • Recognition on EFED platforms and reports
  • Joint branding on campaign materials
  • Positive media exposure and community goodwill
  • Contribution to gender equity, GBV prevention, and youth development
  • Possible BBBEE or CSR points (for corporates)
  • Priority access to EFED training, workshops, and resources

Sample Programs to Co-Implement

  • “Fathers First” School Dialogues
  • “Adopt-a-Girl-Child” Sponsorship Drives
  • Community Self-Defense & Safety Clinics
  • Parenting Empowerment Seminars
  • Daughters’ Leadership and Confidence Camps
  • International Day of the Girl Child Events
  • 16 Days of Activism Campaigns

Partner Engagement Process

  1. Initial Contact & Info Session
  2. Needs Assessment & Goal Alignment
  3. MOU Signing or Partner Agreement
  4. Co-Design of Joint Action Plan
  5. Implementation & Resource Sharing
  6. Monitoring, Feedback & Reporting
  7. Annual Appreciation Event & Certification

Next Steps for Interested Partners

To explore a partnership with EFED, organizations can: