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Salt & Light November 2024

The latest issue of Salt and Light. WARNING: This newsletter contains real-life stories of rape, abuse and violence.

Simbisai’s story

A friend of mine introduced me to the Nehemiah Project after she saw the abuse I was experiencing. I got vocational training and counselling and they helped me start a new life.

Supporting survivors and challenging the drivers of gender-based violence (GBV)

Gender inequality and cultural norms that view violence against women as acceptable are two root causes of these shocking statistics. But gender-based violence (GBV) is preventable. 

Simi’s story

Girls with a disability are four times more likely to have experienced rape than their peers with no chronic disability. Vulnerable girls like Simi.

Noeline’s story

You cannot have HIV in the community and live peacefully. You will always get people who are afraid to talk to you and insult you. Life before the Crossroads Support Group was stressful.

Anenyasha’s story

Sex work for Zimbabwean women like Anenyasha is difficult and dangerous.  The risk of violence for sex workers is great. 

Nadiya’s story

"The topic of sex in general is very painful for me." Nadiya shares how ACET Ukraine has helped her heal.

A record year

We ended the 2023/2024 year with 278 members in the Esteem network — resulting in a record year for us. 

Keeping children safe

Hand in hand with safeguarding measures, Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) is so important in helping keep children safe from abuse.

St Martin De Porres

"Compassion, my dear Brother, is preferable to cleanliness."

 

World Mental Health Day

“Being good to yourself and one another” Remembering World Mental Health Day.

As we remember and reflect upon World Mental Health Day, its good to take time to consider our mental health at our respective workplaces.