Projects 2025

Thanks to EU funding, the EFJCA is proud to award grants to four outstanding projects that promote a multidisciplinary approach to addressing gender-based violence.

We received several strong and inspiring proposals and are grateful to our members for their commitment and innovative ideas. The final selection was made by our reviewers team, and the results can be found below.

This year, the awarded projects are based in Italy, France, Bonaire, and Poland. Congratulations to all selected initiatives!

Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy – A Multidisciplinary Approach in Milan
Fondazione G.B. Guzzetti, in collaboration with the SVSeD (Service for Sexual and Domestic Violence) of Policlinico Hospital—the first Italian Family Justice Center—has launched an innovative project focused on identifying and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy. The initiative aims to build a strong bridge between family counseling services and the hospital's FJC.

By: Fondazione G.B. Guzzetti, Milan, Italy

Re#Start Network: A New Maison des Femmes in Périgueux
The city of Périgueux is preparing to open its own Maison des Femmes in March 2025, joining the expanding Re#Start national network. Recently presented to the ReStart evaluation committee, the Périgueux center is undergoing the labelling process to become part of this growing movement.

By: Re#Start, France

Towards a Strong Start – Building the Family Justice Center in Bonaire
The construction of the Family Justice Center (FJC) on Bonaire is well underway and expected to be completed in the second quarter of this year. In preparation, core chain partners—including the police, women’s shelter, the Advice and Reporting Center on domestic violence and child abuse (HGKM), social work, and youth care—have been actively collaborating over the past years. This has led to the development of a detailed Business Case for the FJC.

By: Fundashon Sentro Akseso Bonaire

Encouragement grant: Towards Safety Together – Strengthening Integrated Support in Poland
With the project “Towards Safety Together”, Fundacja NON LICET aims to improve support systems for survivors of domestic violence in Poland. Key goals include identifying barriers to accessing help, improving institutional responses, and building trust in support services.

By: Fundacja "NON LICET", Poland