Innovation in Resilience to Trauma Programming for Fostering Women’s PostPandemic Recovery in El Salvador

Abstract:

Using a participatory research action approach, Asociacion Programa Velasco and York University will explore women’s resilience to trauma as an organizing framework for fostering post-pandemic recovery and addressing violence, gender inequalities, and social and economic development in El Salvador. The mixed-methods study includes an environmental scan of trauma and resilience-focused programs, policy and practice analysis, in-depth interviews and focus groups.

Expected results

Expected results includes:

• The expected outcomes include a strengthened network of government, practitioner and academic representatives that is well positioned to influence policy and practice change to promote women’s resilience and health and economic well-being at the local, national and regional levels.