GameChanger

The Game Changer programme is using the positive influence of Gaelic Games to tackle one of the more serious issues facing our society today - gender-based violence. Atrocities such as the murders of Aisling Murphy and Natalie McNally have driven home the prevalence of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence for many people in Ireland. They have also triggered an outpouring of solidarity and action from within the Gaelic Games family. This is why the GAA, LGFA and Camogie have partnered with Ruhama and White Ribbon Ireland to provide everyone with the tools and knowledge they need to challenge harmful attitudes, norms and behaviours, such as catcalling, sexual harassment, victim-blaming, etc. Together we can build safer, more inclusive clubs and communities where everyone can live a life free from gender-based violence. 

Our online courses are designed to empower clubs to foster a culture of safety and respect on and off the pitch. Each course is targeted at a different group within your club to ensure the content is appropriate. The courses can be completed individually or in groups and Healthy Clubs can report on this as an activity on the Healthy Clubs portal under 'Community Development'. Enrol now to start learning! 

Ruhama provides support to women impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and actively works on both national and international levels to influence policy to protect and support women impacted by gender-based violence in Ireland. 

White Ribbon Ireland is managed by the Men's Development Network and encourages and mobilises men and boys to take action to end violence against women and girls and gender-based violence. 

Funding for the programme has been made available by Cuan, the HSE and Community Foundation Ireland.

Please note that Game Changer does not provide frontline services to victims/survivors of gender-based violence. Please refer to the agencies and helplines listed on gamechanger.ie for support. If you are in immediate danger please contact An Garda Siochana on 112/999 or the PSNI on 999.