The Waterloo Region Gender-Based Violence Strategy brings together organizations and community partners across Waterloo Region to collectively prevent and respond to gender-based violence, strengthen supports for survivors, address systemic gaps, and advance coordinated community action.
Organizations can participate through the Leadership Table, Service Coordinating Committees, and Public Education Network, depending on their role, expertise and connection to gender-based violence work.
Not sure where your organization fits? Explore the membership options below.
Organizations may participate in one or more areas of the GBV Strategy. Different representatives from the same organization may participate based on their roles, expertise and areas of work.
The Leadership Table brings together Executive Directors (or equivalent) from organizations helping to lead the movement to end gender-based violence in Waterloo Region. Members work collectively to identify community priorities, strengthen collaboration, support advocacy and advance systemic change.
The Service Coordinating Committees bring together frontline professionals working directly in domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking to strengthen coordination, share knowledge, identify service gaps and improve connections across the community.
The Gender-Based Violence Public Education Network brings together professionals directly involved in public education, awareness and prevention work related to gender-based violence. Members share expertise, resources and information, identify opportunities for collaboration, and work together to strengthen and coordinate gender-based violence education across Waterloo Region.
The GBV Strategy is committed to intentionally seeking partnerships and strengthening representation from equity-deserving groups and communities. We recognize the importance of diverse perspectives, lived and living experience, and community expertise in preventing and addressing gender-based violence.
Members are expected to regularly attend meetings, contribute their knowledge and expertise, and participate collaboratively in the work of their respective table or committee. Membership requires an approach that aligns with the values and commitments of the GBV Strategy.
Review the different ways to participate and determine which table or committee best aligns with your organization’s work and who would be the appropriate representative.
Complete the Membership Interest Form and provide information about your organization, the area(s) you are interested in joining, and your proposed representative.
Your application will be reviewed by the GBV Strategy Coordinator and the appropriate Co-Chairs of the relevant table or committee to ensure alignment with the GBV Strategy’s membership criteria and values.
Following the review, you will be contacted by the GBV Strategy Coordinator with the outcome of your application and any next steps for joining the relevant table or committee.