Finding support when you are experiencing sexual or gender-based violence can feel overwhelming. You may not know which organisation to contact, what kind of assistance is available or where to find information you can trust. Sometimes, even knowing where to begin can feel difficult, especially when you are already dealing with a lot.
This is why access to clear, reliable information matters. You do not need to have everything figured out before looking for support. Sometimes, the first step is simply understanding what options are available. SafeHerSpace was created to make that process easier by bringing information, support services and recovery resources together in one accessible, multilingual platform for people affected by sexual and gender-based violence in Sri Lanka.
What is SafeHerSpace?
SafeHerSpace is a survivor-centred resource platform designed to connect people affected by sexual and gender-based violence with reliable information and support services in Sri Lanka. It aims to make finding relevant resources less confusing by bringing useful information together in one place.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself, trying to help someone you care about or simply learning about available services, SafeHerSpace offers a starting point for exploring your options. The platform is designed around the understanding that every person’s circumstances are different and that everyone should be able to access information without judgement or pressure.
How can the SafeHerSpace resource map help?
Finding a suitable support service can be challenging when information is scattered across different websites and organisations. SafeHerSpace’s resource map and directory are designed to make these resources easier to discover.
Instead of having to search for every organisation individually, you can use the platform to explore relevant support services and learn more about the assistance they may provide. This can help you identify potential options based on the kind of support you are looking for. Different organisations offer different services. Some may provide medical assistance, while others focus on counselling, legal support or community-based services. The directory helps you discover relevant organisations so you can explore their services and determine which options may suit your circumstances.
The resource map is intended to make information easier to navigate, not to make decisions on your behalf. You remain in control of what information you explore and which services you choose to contact.
Why is SafeHerSpace available in three languages?
Information is most useful when people can understand it clearly. However, resources about sexual and gender-based violence are not always available in languages that everyone feels comfortable using.
SafeHerSpace aims to make its information accessible in Sinhala, Tamil and English, allowing more people in Sri Lanka to explore resources in a language they understand. Clear, accessible language is particularly important when someone is trying to understand a sensitive experience or make decisions about seeking support. By bringing multilingual information together, SafeHerSpace aims to reduce language barriers and make relevant resources easier to find.
What if you are not sure what kind of help you need?
You do not need to know which service is right for you before exploring SafeHerSpace. You might begin by browsing the available resources, learning about different types of support or reading information about consent, personal boundaries and recovery.
You can take your time exploring the platform and return to the information whenever you need it. If you identify an organisation that may be suitable, you can review its available information and contact the organisation directly to confirm its services, eligibility requirements and current availability.
SafeHerSpace provides a starting point for finding information; individual organisations remain responsible for the services they offer. If you need urgent medical assistance or are in immediate danger, seek appropriate emergency help rather than relying on an online directory alone.
SafeHerSpace is here to help you find your next step
Seeking support does not have to mean making every decision at once. Sometimes, having access to the right information is enough to help you understand what might be possible.
SafeHerSpace was developed with a simple purpose: to make reliable information, support services and recovery resources easier to find for people affected by sexual and gender-based violence in Sri Lanka. Through its multilingual platform and resource directory, it aims to help people explore their options at their own pace.
You do not have to figure everything out today.
Visit SafeHerSpace to explore the resource map, discover support services and access information that can help you understand your options. Whether you are looking for yourself or someone you care about, you deserve access to information that is clear, respectful and free from judgement. Your next step does not have to be a big one. It can simply begin with knowing where to look.