Through its other programmes for the benefit of victims — commonly called assistance — the TFV funds projects and initiatives of a reparative quality: physical and psychological rehabilitation and material support for victims, their families and their communities.

  • Physical rehabilitation comprises reconstructive and general surgery, removal of bullet and bomb fragments, prosthetic and orthopaedic devices, and HIV/AIDS screening, care and support.
  • Psychological rehabilitation provides individual and group trauma counselling, information sessions, community therapy, and large-scale psychological support delivered through community dialogue and reconciliation — fostering peace and healing within and between communities, and helping create conditions for the prevention of future crimes.
  • Material support provides sustainable, environmentally responsible livelihood activities, including education, grants, vocational training, access to referral services and training focused on long-term economic empowerment.

In contrast to the implementation of reparations awards, these programmes do not require a direct link to an ICC conviction or to judicial proceedings. The TFV may develop them at any stage in a situation under the Court's jurisdiction: before, during or after judicial proceedings.

These programmes do not replace or displace a State's own responsibility to repair. They may complement or strengthen a government's own reparative programmes or activities, where possible in alignment with the wider efforts of the international community.

The TFV funds this work entirely from the voluntary contributions of States Parties and private donors.

Where the TFV works

The TFV currently maintains programmes in seven situations under the jurisdiction of the Court: