Our Story, Our Mission, Our Impact
Discover what drives our passion to end violence, how we work to strengthen communities, and the real difference we're making together.
Addressing A Global Crisis Beginning at Home
DAVILA WORLDWIDE was born from a pressing need to end family violence, a serious and often deadly public health concern affecting communities worldwide. This includes child maltreatment, youth violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and elder abuse, occurring in homes, streets, workplaces, schools, hospitals, and residential care facilities. Our outreach focuses on preventing interpersonal violence, which encompasses a range of contexts from child abuse and neglect to violence between adolescents, young adults, and intimate partners.
How We Work
At DAVILA, we tackle violence prevention and community support through a multi-faceted approach:
- Prevention: We develop and advocate for best practices and standards that prevent conflict, support nonviolent solutions, and peacefully resolve disputes.
- Interventions: Our primary focus is on engaging men and boys in combating violence against women and girls. We create relevant and adaptable solutions for teens, women who resort to violence, female batterers, male victims, and other family members.
- Community Connections and Support: We establish and highlight available networks of resources and access opportunities for individuals and families to stay connected preventing displacement.
- Economic Development: We offer financial literacy trainings and workforce expansion assistance, including job postings and vocation supports, to empower individuals and foster stability.
Creating Change and Hope
Our efforts demonstrate the ability to create positive change and maintain lasting results:
- Reducing violence by addressing root causes: Our youth-centered programs teach peace building conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and decision-making. Providing safe spaces and trusted mentors, we address trauma and triggers, leading to decreased violent behaviors and increased safety.
- Building economic pathways & future stability: Through job training, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, we help individuals realize viable alternatives, develop workforce skills, and build confidence, reducing poverty cycles and crime linked to economic desperation.
- Improving mental & emotional health: Our programs incorporate health and nutrition education, teaching participants how food impacts mood, focus, and energy, promoting overall physical and mental wellness.