Girls Movement Building/Circles of Us (Miduara Yetu)

"Miduara Yetu" is Swahili for ‘Our Circles’ this is an initiative is a vibrant Girls Movement Building program that unites girls aged 10-24 to collectively amplify their voices.

This program aims to create a robust support system for peers, addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), combating violence against women and girls, and championing climate justice. .

COMPONENTS

  • Girl Clusters and T-Spaces.
  • Regular check-in meetings with WETEC staff for AGYW to discuss challenges. Share and Care Sessions: Safe spaces for sharing issues and collaboratively finding solutions. Psychosocial support art therapy sessions, peer to peer support and sessions with the support of a qualified psychotherapist.

  • Engaging Activities.
  • Decision-making games like "Adventures of Fatuma" to raise awareness about SRHR. Affirmation Cards: Boosting girls' confidence to navigate life challenges and become better versions of themselves.

  • Documenting stories.
  • Capturing girls' stories of resistance through filming, highlighting their resilience in everyday life.

  • Climate Justice Advocacy.
  • Empowering girls to be advocates for climate justice, fostering environmental awareness and action.

  • Digital Skills Training.
  • Integrating digital skills development to enhance girls' technological capabilities and opportunities.

  • Teso Girl Convening.
  • Annual convening for AGYW under diverse themes. Collaborative sessions with duty bearers to develop memoranda addressing girls' needs.

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