Learning Lab | Grace Mukhuta-Banda | Activity https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/members/graceb/activity/ Activity feed for Grace Mukhuta-Banda. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:26:08 +0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.1.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 dbca86ba4ead2424a75377e5b2bde8d0 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflection: What brings you to the course? in the forum Session 1: Course introduction https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-what-brings-you-to-the-course/page/7/#post-237342 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:32:27 +0700 To understand the root causes of VAW and seeing the IPV is prevalent, I would like to know how best to work with couples. Additionally to address and reduce or prevent VAW by working with couples

]]> 0 1eaa5b00ef296eb5c7ea7072ec2faac3 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflection: Shared Risk Factors in the forum Session 2: What are the six ways in which VAW and VAC intersect? https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-shared-risk-factors-2/page/2/#post-235846 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:57:51 +0700 Mostly used to discipline a child. This has influenced most parents to adopt such parenting skills and styles whereby a child is beaten as they believe that it will lead to good upbringing. It is only now that there is a shift in parenting styles due to awareness of child abuse and VAW/VAC.

]]> 0 22590cb6d1b9506d269a62c56f6aefe4 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Knowledge Check: Programmes in Halima’s Story in the forum Session 3: Programmes to address the intersections of VAW and VAC https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/knowledge-check-programmes-in-halimas-story/page/2/#post-235842 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:13:49 +0700 First off, addressing the genesis, in Halima’s story, violence starts with the parents. Therefore, Couples programs would be beneficial in preventing VAW and VAC. Secondly. the home visit ad health worker outreach programs, this would encompass different things such as livelihood and positive parenting.

]]> 0 69c7c53306b90fe2b126cfb76949ba9f Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflection: Common Social Norms in the forum Session 2: What are the six ways in which VAW and VAC intersect? https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-common-social-norms-2/page/2/#post-235673 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:36:33 +0700 Patriarchal roles and norms that promote toxic masculinity. Additionally, cultural and religious beliefs also promote VAW and VAC. Gender inequality as well.

]]> 0 4393c6f64327c9a924d16b78d084360b Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflection: Shared Risk Factors in the forum Session 2: What are the six ways in which VAW and VAC intersect? https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-shared-risk-factors-2/page/2/#post-235670 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:48:12 +0700 This is mostly used to discipline children and seen as a good way of upbringing. If a child is not beaten or scolded then the assumption is that that child will have a poor upbringing. Most parents who go by this saying, are mostly harsh and resort to physical abuse in the name of disciplining a child.

]]> 0 722e4c4138f818c7f22f62a6f1c01c30 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflect and discuss: Prevention strategies in the forum Session 5: Prevention strategies https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflect-and-discuss-prevention-strategies/page/4/#post-233972 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:25:26 +0700 Safeguarding policies as well as trainings/sensitization around the effects of GBV. From the story, the following apply; staff/parents/guardian programs, participant/community programs, economic programs

]]> 0 c54c69eb973c37a50734460e2410bf12 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflect and discuss: Risk factors and situational triggers in Mercy’s story in the forum Session 4: Causes https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflect-and-discuss-risk-factors-and-situational-triggers-in-mercys-story/page/3/#post-233970 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:54:10 +0700 The would be the same due to social norms that definitely perpetuate gender based violence as well as intimate partner violence. Even if in a different community, the same factors and triggers would still exist unless if mitigation measures are put in place via community sensitization programs on IPV and GBV thus to achieve behaviour change.

]]> 0 b133c6adf46caa9dc846e24f398ecddf Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflect and discuss: Gender inequality in Mercy’s story in the forum Session 4: Causes https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflect-and-discuss-gender-inequality-in-mercys-story/page/5/#post-233968 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:16:01 +0700 Here, the social norms as well as roles and responsibilities at community level enable violence in Mercy’s life because women are seen as care takers whilst their male counterparts are seen as breadwinners and should be awarded good opportunities, such as education for example. Now, women are seen as inferior to men and can be treated anyhow. This…Read more

]]> 0 b0077a73fb8cffd8a28db5390ccccc43 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflect and discuss: VAW prevention principles in the forum Session 3: Prevention https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflect-and-discuss-vaw-prevention-principles/page/3/#post-233947 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:27:43 +0700 Feedback channels are essential to programming and aim to directly impact the lives of women and girls. In order to excel at this, we have and emphasize on hearing the voices of women and girls through focus group discussions and discussion groups. The given feedback is incorporated into programming thus greatly impacting the lives of women and…Read more

]]> 0 662e23655c7113bbb45d1b865eeba0b0 Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflect and discuss: Prevention, mitigation, or response in the forum Session 3: Prevention https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflect-and-discuss-prevention-to-response-continuum/page/5/#post-233937 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:47:55 +0700 I would place it on the universal prevention because it seeks to address issues for the wider community and not a select few. Also, it would fall in line with the mitigation and response where as the issues at hand are being responded to, plans are underway to mitigate the prevalence of GBV by addressing the root causes.

]]> 0 48a8fc33b200f38dd1f151550bf91eda Grace Mukhuta-Banda replied to the topic Reflect and discuss: Why prevention in Mercy's story in the forum Session 3: Prevention https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflect-and-discuss-why-prevention/page/9/#post-233848 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:13:26 +0700 Violence prevention is important as it not only prevents violence from happening but it also reduces incidents of violence against women and girls as well as other genders in the community. Additionally, it reduces risks to health such as sicknesses and economy such as loss of an income or reduced production.

Community awareness and…Read more

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