Scope of the RFQ:UNFPA is implementing a national Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) campaign on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response under the campaign title “It’s Not Okay | ඒක හරි නෑ | அது சரியல்ல.” The campaign aims to challenge harmful gender and social norms, increase awareness of available survivor support services, encourage positive bystander action, and strengthen community accountability through integrated communication and grassroots engagement strategies. As part of the campaign’s community mobilization component, UNFPA proposes to onboard an experienced theatre company to conduct interactive forum theatre performances across selected districts in Sri Lanka. These performances will serve as a key tool to engage rural and underserved communities in dialogue on GBV prevention, healthy relationships, gender equality, and survivor support pathways. The campaign targets reaching a minimum of 100,000 individuals at community level through theatre-based outreach interventions and related engagement activities. Description of Required Goods and/or Services The selected theatre company will be responsible for designing and implementing community-based theatre interventions aligned with the campaign’s Social and Behaviour Change Communication objectives. The scope of services will include: Development of Community Theatre Performances Design and perform interactive forum theatre productions focused on GBV prevention, gender equality, respectful relationships, and positive masculinity. Integrate survivor-sensitive messaging and referral information into performances. Ensure performances are culturally sensitive, community-friendly, and delivered in local languages relevant to the target areas. Community Engagement and Dialogue Facilitation Conduct facilitated discussions and audience interaction sessions following performances. Utilize forum theatre approaches that encourage audience participation, reflection, and dialogue on social norms and harmful behaviors. Engage men and boys in discussions on their role in preventing violence and promoting respectful relationships. Awareness Raising on Services and Referral Pathways Raise awareness on available referral pathways and survivor-centred support services, including psychosocial support, legal assistance, health services, and national helplines. Support dissemination of campaign materials and referral information during community engagements. Youth and School-Based Engagement Conduct awareness sessions targeting school-aged girls and boys on gender equality, respectful behaviour, consent, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. Promote safe help-seeking behavior and awareness of available support mechanisms. Geographic Coverage The selected theatre company will conduct 12 performances across selected districts. Colombo Kandy Matara Batticaloa Anuradhapura Jaffna Mullaitivu Nuwara Eliya Monaragala Ampara Performances will primarily take place at divisional and community level, including public gathering spaces, schools, village centres and community events. Objectives of the Theatre Outreach Campaign Raise awareness among women and girls at community level on available referral pathways and support services for survivors of GBV and how to safely access them. Engage men and boys in conversations on positive masculinity, non-violence, and their role in preventing and responding to GBV. Empower school-aged girls and boys with knowledge on gender equality, respectful relationships, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including available information and support services. Promote community dialogue and challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours that normalize violence. Strengthen grassroots awareness and community ownership of GBV prevention efforts through participatory and culturally relevant communication approaches. The selected service provider(s) shall be responsible for the execution of the following core deliverables: Provision of a comprehensive financial breakdown, including administrative fees, travel, lodging, performer remuneration, rehearsal and training expenditures, production materials, and all performance-related costs. Creation of interactive theatrical scripts aligned with campaign themes, specifically covering: Gender equality and social inclusion Prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Maternal wellbeing and family planning Involvement of men and boys in promoting positive masculinity Information on support services and survivor-centred referral pathways Submission of all developed scripts for technical validation and formal approval by UNFPA prior to public performance. Development of an implementation strategy detailing the performance timetable and site selection for the defined outreach period. Execution of community theatre interventions across roughly 12 designated districts and divisional sites as recommended. Maintenance of performance standards ensuring each session: Spans a duration of 30 to 45 minutes Employs methodologies for audience engagement and participation Facilitates reflection, community feedback, and dialogue on critical issues Includes participatory elements where viewers share their own perspectives Facilitation of post-theatre dialogue and engagement sessions to anchor key campaign messaging and encourage proactive community involvement. The theatre company is required to submit photos and videos from performances conducted in the selected districts. Submission of a conclusive final report detailing project outcomes, encompassing: Total number of performances completed Geographical coverage and specific locations Reach and estimated participant figures Demographic insights from the audience Qualitative observations and community responses Recommendations and key lessons identified The appointed entity/entities will maintain full accountability for all logistical arrangements, including transport, housing, personnel management, rehearsals, and field coordination. Every related expenditure must be transparently documented in the submitted financial proposal. *If cost exceeds, the team will have to negotiate on deliverables and specific requirements. Expected Delivery Date Starting from July to September 2026 Rationale: Community theatre and forum drama are recognized Social and Behaviour Change Communication approaches that enable direct engagement with communities, particularly in rural and underserved areas where access to formal awareness platforms may be limited. Unlike one-way communication methods, interactive theatre creates opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and audience participation, allowing communities to critically examine harmful social norms and collectively discuss solutions. The use of theatre and drama is particularly effective in addressing sensitive topics such as Gender-Based Violence, as it enables complex issues to be communicated in accessible, culturally relevant, and emotionally engaging ways. Through this procurement, UNFPA aims to onboard two experienced theatre troupes with demonstrated expertise in community engagement, participatory theatre methodologies, and social awareness programming to support the successful implementation of the national GBV prevention campaign.The proposed procurement for the selection of Theatre company will be responsible for designing and implementing community-based theatre interventions aligned with the campaign’s Social and Behaviour Change Communication objectivesUNFPA is using Quantum, an ERP platform based Oracle Cloud, which supports the United Nations procurement processes. 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