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Project Name

Sierra Leone GBV Response Programme

Region

Sierra Leone (National Health System)

Partners

Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of Health

Project Duration

2020

Funders

2020

Project Overview

What we did

  • Adapted WHO clinical guidelines for responding to violence against women.
  • Designed a Training of Trainers (TOT) programme tailored to the Sierra Leonean health system.
  • Aligned training content with survivor-centred approaches.

Link to Public Document

https://evidenceandbeyond.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/National-clinical-guidelines_SGBV.pdf,

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Dr. Lina Digolo

Founder & Executive Director

I.digolo@evidenceandbeyond.org

Dr. Lina Digolo is a paediatrician and epidemiologist who has spent over 17 years leading efforts to prevent violence against women and children and strengthen health and protection systems across the Global South. She works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to design and scale solutions that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
She is widely recognized for her ability to translate evidence into action, helping governments, civil society organizations, and donors build programs that are effective, context-driven, and sustainable. In addition to leading more than 15 major studies, Lina plays a thought leadership role in advising organizations and donors to refine their strategies, strengthen systems, and align investments with evidence and practice-based learning.
Through Evidence & BEYOND, she provides technical leadership and strategic advice to partners worldwide, supporting them to strengthen capacity and deliver lasting impact where it is needed most.