TOGETHER TRANSFORMING LIVES, CREATING A SECURE FUTURE AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.
We are moved by the dream that women, girls, and vulnerable populations live free, safe, and fulfilled, recognizing their strength and ability to decide, fight, and pursue their dreams.
12
INSTRUCTOR TRAININGS
10
SELF DEFENSE INSTRUCTORS
120
PEOPLE REACHED
+8000
HOURS TAUGHT SELF-DEFENSE
+20K
HORAS ENSEÑADAS DE AUTODEFENSA
WHO ARE WE?
RIA ABYA YALA is a dynamic network of feminist activists who aim to eliminate gender-based violence through education, awareness campaigns, and dedicated advocacy for women's rights.
Using the ESD methodology (empowerment-based Self-defense), RIA ABYA YALA has trained more than 100 ESD instructors in various countries in the LAC region, reaching more than 6,500 people through its workshops and trainings.
RIA's mission is to establish ESD as a key strategy to prevent gender violence in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing a platform for education, activism, support services, and accompaniment.
OUR PROGRAMS
INSTRUCTOR/
FACILITATOR'S TRAINING
We organize, coordinate, and accompany the training of ESD instructors throughout the region.
STRENGTHENING OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP
We offer a platform to exchange experiences and knowledge through webinars, workshops, forums, meetings, and our mentoring program, alliances management, research, and collaboration.
RESEARCH
We generate and support the construction of data on ESD's importance, necessity, and effectiveness as a prevention strategy.
TALLERES Y WEBINARS
Facilitamos talleres y webinars virtuales dirigidos a personas, colectivos u organizaciones interesadas y comprometidas en la construcción de espacios seguros.
WHAT WE OFFER?
Regional capacity building
By coordinating and overseeing training programs for ESD instructors/facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean, RIA LAC also plays an active role in promoting, advocating for, and supporting the collection of data that highlights the significance, need, and efficacy of 'Empowerment-based self defense' initiatives.
Support to emerging leadership
By coordinating and overseeing training programs for ESD instructors/facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean, RIA LAC also plays an active role in promoting, advocating for, and supporting the collection of data that highlights the significance, need, and efficacy of 'Empowerment-based self defense' initiatives.
Strengthening alliances and networks
By coordinating and overseeing training programs for ESD instructors/facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean, RIA LAC also plays an active role in promoting, advocating for, and supporting the collection of data that highlights the significance, need, and efficacy of 'Empowerment-based self defense' initiatives.
NUESTRA HISTORIA
ALLIANCES AND COLLABORATIONS
OUR NETWORK AT GLANCE
CONTACT US
ADDRESS
San José, Costa Rica