The Community Development, Youth, and Religion through the National Gender-Based Violence Secretariat, has committed K1.5 million to Civil Society Organization grants – specifically designed to support organizations working to respond to and prevent gender-based violence in line with the National Gender- Based Violence Strategy. The announcement was made by Minister for Community Development, Youth and Religion Jason Peter at the official launch of the National Safe House Mapping Report and rebranded Civil Society Organization GBV Grants Mechanism, held at the Airways Hotel in Port Moresby. “These grants represent our commitment to strengthening the capacity of CSOs throughout Papua New Guinea.” The CSO GBV Grants are designed to finance community organizations across the country who provide vital services to survivors of violence. “We recognize that effective partnerships between government, donors, private sector and civil society is essential in realizing our shared goals of having a society free from gender-based violence.” With K1.5 million committed under the National Gender-Based Violence Secretariat, the funding is expected to bolster capacity, improve outreach, and support sustainability in service delivery. Unlike previous approaches, the new grant mechanism introduces transparent and accountable guidelines for application, selection, and disbursement. It aligns with the PNG National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence, which envisions a coordinated and inclusive approach to tackling GBV. The launch also saw the unveiling of the National Safe House Mapping Report, a document that identifies the location, capacity, and operational status of safe houses across the country. For policymakers and funders, the report provides a data-driven foundation for targeted investment and long-term planning. By 2027, the government aims to support 80 safe houses under its Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP).