Learning Lab | Stephanie Mutua | Activity https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/members/wangui-mutua/activity/ Activity feed for Stephanie Mutua. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:10:59 +0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.1.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 be3df31a465baad183b47acac58b398c Stephanie Mutua 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/11/#post-253082 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:57:52 +0700 In the context I work in, effective violence prevention strategies need to address deeply ingrained gender norms and power dynamics within households. Promising approaches include:

1. Community Education: Campaigns to challenge harmful beliefs about gender roles and promote shared decision-making in households.
2. Women’s Empowerment: Expanding a…Read more

]]> 0 048fad9937678566d61c8caed9c4a6fa Stephanie Mutua 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/9/#post-253069 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:23:11 +0700 If Mercy lived in my community, the factors and triggers contributing to her situation would likely remain largely unchanged due to the persistence of harmful norms and practices that still prevail. These include deeply ingrained gender norms dictating how a household should be managed, where traditional beliefs often place men in positions of…Read more

]]> 0 01bb531ab98d18996fed7fcd0e707bc2 Stephanie Mutua 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/13/#post-253002 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:21:42 +0700 Gender inequality and violence against women (VAW) are deeply interconnected, with each reinforcing the other in Mercy’s life. Gender inequality enables violence by restricting Mercy’s opportunities and confining her to traditional gender roles, limiting her education, economic independence, and social mobility. This dependence and lack of emp…Read more

]]> 0 619bc043aeb76afb1e0fc53112c30284 Stephanie Mutua 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/8/#post-252921 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:26:56 +0700 Here’s a concise summary of how the ‘Ajani Centre for Rights and Care ‘violence prevention program applies each principle:

Accountable to Women and Girls: Establishes a community advisory board led by women and girls, ensuring their active participation in decision-making and program adjustments based on their feedback.

Based in a Gender-Power A…Read more

]]> 0 0d87b07f6b449bf1138c22ccdebd945f Stephanie Mutua 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/12/#post-252891 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:13:02 +0700 The two violence prevention activities can be placed at different points on the prevention-to-response continuum:

Community-Based Educational Workshops: This activity fits under universal prevention. This is because they target the entire community, not just individuals or groups identified as being at high risk of experiencing or perpetrating…Read more

]]> 0 ebdee27e59bd9ab9ba6909990244fcfd Stephanie Mutua 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/17/#post-252888 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:54:33 +0700 Violence prevention is vital for Mercy’s community because it addresses the widespread physical, psychological, and economic abuse affecting women like Mercy. This prevention is essential for improving health, safety, and economic stability. It also helps protect children, foster community safety, and promote gender equality, which are crucial f…Read more

]]> 0 ac575cac4b22628dabc246f31c8019b9 Stephanie Mutua 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/58/#post-252355 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:38:37 +0700 Hello Everyone,

My name is Stephanie Mutua from Nairobi, Kenya working with Ajani Center for Rights and Care. I am expecting ang eager to learn the common types, consequences, and patterns of VAW.

Thank you and Good luck to you all.

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