Impact of the Community Mobilization Approach on Reducing Social Violence Against Vulnerable Women in The Gatumba Zone: Case of Disaster Victims of the Maramvya Sobel Site, Burundi

This study examines community mobilization approach in addressing domestic violence against vulnerable women in the Maramvya site, Sobel. Women residing in these shelters face dire living conditions, exacerbated by the victimization they endure. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The target population consisted of 250 individuals, from which a refined sample of 69 participants was randomly selected for interviews. Data collection was conducted through documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews, guided by three thematic areas. Findings reveal that the socio-economic conditions of women in the Maramvya site are significantly poor. According to the survey results, 56.7% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the mobilization efforts carried out by organizations to combat violence within the site. Additionally, 50% of the women acknowledged that community mobilization initiatives have positively impacted their socio-economic well-being. These findings underscore the importance of community-driven interventions in enhancing resilience and empowering women affected by domestic violence. Key Terms: Vulnerable Women, Domestic Violence, Social Violence, Physical Violence, Sexual Violence, Community Mobilization