By Olwyn Goulding, Bill Crews International (BCI)
On the International Day of Non-Violence, we recognise that violence leaves a lifelong impact on individuals, families and communities around the world. Through his work in Australia, Bill has long witnessed the devastating effects of violence, and he recognises that these challenges extend far beyond borders.
This recognition led Bill to establish Bill Crews International (BCI) in 2024, with a mission to support conflict-affected communities to break cycles of violence and build safer, more hopeful futures.
Since its inception, BCI has partnered with local organisations in Gaza, Yemen and Lebanon, while maintaining a strong commitment to grassroots-led solutions in Sudan and South Sudan.
Through BCI’s flagship partnership with Your Aid for Health South Sudan (YAH), a transformative community-driven initiative is now underway to combat violence against women and girls in rural South Sudan.
Using the globally recognised SASA! methodology, YAH has begun their journey to support communities to address the social norms and power inequalities that contribute to violence, while building local expertise to create lasting change from within.
Over the next three years, this pioneering program aims to reach 30,000 people – helping women and girls live safer lives and strengthening communities’ ability to prevent violence for generations to come.
🔗 Learn more:
Raising Voices — SASA! Together
YOUR AID FOR HEALTH – Link
BCI – Link