Recently the Consultative Implementation & Monitoring (CIMC) met with its partners and stakeholder for its first engagement of 2026, where several significant milestones were highlighted from new leadership to renewed focus.

Here are the five updates from that CIMC meeting:

1. New Leadership: Mrs. Ruth Kissam Tindiwi Takes Charge of FSVAC

The CIMC formally introduced Mrs. Ruth Kissam Tindiwi as the new Chair of the Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee (FSVAC). With her leadership, CIMC looks forward to greater direction and impactful action in addressing family and sexual violence across the country.

2. Financial Boost: CIMC Secures K150,000 for IEC Materials

CIMC has secured K150,000 in funding from the Department for Community Development and Religion (DfCDR) and the National GBV Secretariat (NGBVS). This grant will be used for revising, printing, and distributing vital Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence.

3. Strategic Partnerships Strengthened: CIMC’s Growing Collaboration with Key Stakeholders

CIMC continues to build strong partnerships with national entities like DfCDR and NGBVS. These collaborations ensure better approaches in the fight against family and sexual violence.

4. Aligning with the National Vision: CIMC’s Role in the 'Reset@50' 20-Year Roadmap

In 2026, CIMC is aligning its work with the National ‘Reset@50’ 20-Year Roadmap, a strategic plan to bridge development gaps. As part of the National Steering Committee, CIMC is committed to helping drive long-term solutions that address key issues like family and sexual violence.

5. Focus on Advocacy and Communication: CIMC’s Renewed Strategy for 2026

With a sharpened focus on advocacy and communication, CIMC aims to play a key role in shaping public discourse on family and sexual violence. By reinforcing its role as a platform for civil society and government consultation, CIMC is set to make 2026 a year of meaningful progress.