Education Modules for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

About VESTA 

VESTA is a trauma-informed, survivor-led organization that builds resources and education for survivors of gender-based violence. We combine technology with expert services to inform, support and empower them. 

Our mission is to significantly improve the lives of survivors of sexual violence. 

Our vision is to help build a world free from gender-based violence through education, empowerment, and systemic change. 

Project Overview 

VESTA seeks to engage a qualified gender-based violence (GBV) organization, educational design firm, or team to develop and prepare for implementation a suite of trauma-informed educational modules for survivors of gender-based violence, with particular attention to newcomer women and marginalized communities. 

The selected partner will be responsible for: 

• Full content development 

• Instructional design 

• Trauma-informed integration 

• Cultural and linguistic considerations 

• Platform-ready formatting 

• Implementation blueprint 

The modules will be integrated into VESTA’s digital platform and serve as a core pillar of survivor empowerment and informed decision-making. 

The final deliverables must be publication-ready, platform-ready, and implementation-ready within a three- to six-month timeline. 

Background & Rationale 

Survivors of gender-based violence face layered barriers to safety, healing, and long-term stability. These include legal complexity, economic vulnerability, social isolation, immigration precarity, and systemic discrimination. 

While many resources exist, there is no cohesive, trauma-informed, digitally accessible education pathway tailored specifically to survivor journeys in Canada. 

VESTA seeks to develop modular, survivor-centered educational content that: 

• Builds knowledge safely 
• Supports informed decision-making 
• Reduces isolation and confusion 
• Strengthens economic and emotional resilience 
• Aligns with real-world service provider systems 

These modules must be grounded in trauma-informed practice, intersectionality, and practical empowerment. 

Scope of Work 

Clear articulation of educational philosophy, trauma-informed design approach, and intended impact. 

Trauma-Informed Learning Framework 

Development of a clear framework outlining: 

• Educational principles 
• Emotional pacing 
• Survivor choice architecture 
• Safety considerations 
• Guardrails to prevent re-traumatization 

Learn more by checking the PDF attached.