Learning Lab | JaneMukami | Activity https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/members/jmukami/activity/ Activity feed for JaneMukami. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:58:24 +0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.1.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 6078a4cf59e565eb71f7c07923fc7917 JaneMukami replied to the topic Reflection: VAW Programmes in the forum Session 3: Programmes to address the intersections of VAW and VAC https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-vaw-programmes/page/2/#post-241043 Wed, 31 May 2023 20:56:09 +0700 In the VAW programme, i am familiar with i would incorporate gender transformative positive parenting as this would reduce the beliefs on corporal punushment for children and also introduce couples programme to highlight discussions around inequalities and power dynamics in relationships.

]]> 0 448548356c423c407980a17548c1a73f JaneMukami 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-241041 Wed, 31 May 2023 20:30:12 +0700 1. Gender transformative positive parenting- Will enable her to learn on how to handle the children. She should also extend the invitation to the husband in order for them to bring up their children well without experiencing IPV.

2. Couples programme- she should join the programme to enable them to learn how to buold stronger and better…Read more

]]> 0 5e5620df96bc75fa9f7e643f95f7ae0e JaneMukami 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-241038 Wed, 31 May 2023 19:51:53 +0700 The social norms that exist in my community is around male dominance and their directions whether detrimental to a family should not be questioned. This instill fears among children and Women.
Other harmful social norms that looks acceptable in our community are around women and children beating.
Having many sexual partners among men than in…Read more

]]> 0 cfc32789cc8b8198c8dd063ff3edd10b JaneMukami replied to the topic Value Clarification Exercise: 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/value-clarification-exercise-common-social-norms/page/2/#post-241037 Wed, 31 May 2023 19:31:21 +0700 While it is desired to have a complete family including of a man and woman; nowadays there are a lot of single mothers annd to some extent fathers who are raiaing their children and doing a good job while at it.

I agree that men and women should share the responsibility in the household and women and girls should not be overburdened with house…Read more

]]> 0 6b13bea0777c395e780718a9d2bb86a9 JaneMukami 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/3/#post-241023 Wed, 31 May 2023 16:43:53 +0700 I have heard the phrase “spare the rod and spoil the child” in my community countless times and reinforces the need to discipline children so that they can be moulded and grow well. This has made parents avoid other strategies for dealing with disobedoence in children such as having discussions on their needs and what is troubling them. It also…Read more

]]> 0 e5ba28f4ba99e5f366ce625e53b39ff3 JaneMukami 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/5/#post-240863 Fri, 26 May 2023 14:52:39 +0700 Due to high levels of Substance and alcohol abuse in my community, one of the prevention strategies that would work is on addressing harmful alcohol abuse and couples programme to increase understanding and good communication. Given that women still have less access to power and resources, a programme on economic and social empowerment and…Read more

]]> 0 2829974605a8a919ed89aa611dd95c0e JaneMukami 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/4/#post-240860 Fri, 26 May 2023 14:26:23 +0700 How the risk factors would differ if Mercy lived in my community:-
1. Mercy would be given an opportunity to finish school and not giving upper hand to boys
2. She would have a career making her economically empowered hence changing or breaking the cycle of poverty and violence
3. Her girl would also be in a position to attend school
4. She would…Read more

]]> 0 6d50d549e8a479c62c8a87e362e26415 JaneMukami 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/6/#post-240859 Fri, 26 May 2023 13:38:45 +0700 Gender inequality has enabled violence in Mercy’s life and community at large by:
1. Denying mercy and other girls an opportunity to continue with education and realization and practice of their talents and hobbies
2. Acceptance of wife beating in the community
3. Domestic work undertaken by girls at the expense of their education
4. Preparing…Read more

]]> 0 2b7ce95e033ec6e5053039fdd7295c8a JaneMukami 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/10/#post-240842 Fri, 26 May 2023 12:23:39 +0700 Violence prevention is important for Mercy’ community because they believe men beating up their wives is normal and women see it as a sign of love. Hence this mentality shall affect the upcoming generation who shall continue with the same vice of violence against women. Additionally, the beating up wives increases fear among children which have…Read more

]]> 0 b21a32b24ba45024b5d7befc7b760ac9 JaneMukami replied to the topic Welcome and introductions in the forum Session 1: Course introduction https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/welcome-and-introductions/page/32/#post-240635 Wed, 24 May 2023 22:22:54 +0700 Hello. My name is Jane Mukami from Nairobi, Kenya working in the HIV response. I am interested in the course to understand further the intricacies of GBV given it affects directly or indirectly to increase in new HIV infections and increasing vulnerability to those already affected.

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