The Green Doors programme focuses on prevention, de-escalation, and survival rather than confrontation. Through structured workshops, women learn situational awareness, how to recognise patterns of escalating violence, and how to create safe opportunities to exit dangerous situations. The campaign promotes preparedness without fear, strengthening women’s confidence and decision-making capacity while ensuring all training is trauma-informed, ethical, and rooted in dignity, safety, and community-based support systems.

The initiative includes guided home safety planning to help women identify safe rooms, map exit routes, create emergency code words, and prepare discreet grab-bags with essential documents and supplies. Caregivers are supported to develop age-appropriate child protection plans, including evacuation drills, memorising emergency contacts, and identifying trusted neighbours. Participants complete a personalised Safety Plan Workbook that strengthens readiness while prioritising calm, practical preparation. Training also covers how everyday items can be used strategically to create brief opportunities to escape harm, always emphasising withdrawal and protection rather than retaliation or engagement in violence.

A core component of the campaign is the establishment of a discreet network of community-based safe spaces known as “Green Doors.” These vetted safe houses, hosted by trusted homes, faith institutions, or partner organisations, provide temporary refuge and referral pathways to legal, psychosocial, and social support services. Access is confidential and survivor-centred. By combining personal preparedness, child protection planning, and accessible safe spaces, the Green Doors Initiative addresses both immediate safety needs and broader GBVF prevention efforts, strengthening community solidarity while restoring women’s agency, protection, and pathways toward long-term security and resilience.