Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread in the Republic of Moldova and has been severely underfunded at the local level. Urgent action is required through participatory local governance and inclusive partnerships that can more effectively respond to and eliminate GBV. The pilot in Chirsova will demonstrate how to localize a national GBV plan and develop and implement coordination mechanisms and adapt innovative intervention models to achieve impacts on health, social welfare, justice, education, and economic development. More efforts will be needed to ensure the sustainability of this steppedup intersectoral local action, by bringing more stakeholders and payers to the table and demonstrating the societal and multi-sectoral value of investing in interventions to address GBV.