Ida went to introduce domestic violence lesson which is one of the lessons in the new community empowerment curriculum.
She asked the community members to tell her what is domestic violence? Kateme said that it’s the fight between husband and wife.
Deo said that it’s torturing children.
Ida thanked them for the answers they gave and added on saying that “ domestic violence is a form of violent behavior inflicted on the victim.
It’s also an act of physical violence sexual, psychological or economical violence that may be committed by family member or intimate partner.
Ida asked the community members to name some things that cause domestic violence.
They listed the following:
Alcohol and drug abuse
Child abuse
Family stress
Ida thanked them for the great answers and encouraged them to stop domestic violence by not drinking alcohol, stop taking drugs, respect children and maintain love in the family.
Next Visit
2020-10-30 - Purpose: To continue teaching about causes and dangers of domestic violence.
Program Success
Members now meet before Ida’s lesson and revise on their own. They have started saving money for Christmas to help them plan .
Program Critical Needs
Nil
Program Ownership
Members mobilizing themselves for one common goal.
Other Program Observations
Stoves are used to the maximum the three stones are no more in Maliga kitchens.
Program Expected Of Village
Keep time and wear masks when coming to the meeting.
Program Staff Preparations Next Visit
Prepare lessons for the next meeting.
Report Photos
Children listening to Ida at a distance as she was teaching about domestic violence which might result into children becoming street kids.