Learning Lab | Winsome Nenewa | Activity https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/members/wnenewa/activity/ Activity feed for Winsome Nenewa. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:52:45 +0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.1.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 3acadd634c0fe15f00cd3719b51e5a9a Winsome Nenewa replied to the topic Reflection: Topic 5.1 Key Takeaways in the forum Session 5: Conclusion https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-topic-5-1-key-takeaways/page/3/#post-248966 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:04:04 +0700 I am learning how to do a prevention intervention or programming specifically couples programming. I have acquired ways of creating new or adapting existing programs.

]]> 0 870a12876737c7078dd80ae7f9b0a812 Winsome Nenewa replied to the topic Reflection: Topic 3.3 Indashyikirwa Programme in the forum Session 3: Unpacking this Strategy https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-topic-3-3-indashyikirwa-programme/page/2/#post-248936 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:40:34 +0700 The contexts in the curriculum are adaptive and can be contextualized in Papua New Guinea. The program has its pilot testing period and full-on program for 3 years. All we will need is funding to run this program in Papua New Guinea.

]]> 0 fea8ced06c73872f922f1c73375f8836 Winsome Nenewa replied to the topic Reflection: Topic 3.2 Pathways to Change in the forum Session 3: Unpacking this Strategy https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-topic-3-2-pathways-to-change/page/2/#post-248933 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:15:47 +0700 Do you think these program approaches would need to be changed to work with heterosexual couples who live in other family arrangements (e.g. with extended family, or polygamous families, or those who do not live together)? If so, how?

I don’t know… Meeting extended family expectations in PNG has been a costly exercise however, it is considered…Read more

]]> 0 188eb066de2963698deceb6490604770 Winsome Nenewa replied to the topic Reflection: Topic 2.2 Ethical Considerations in the forum Session 2: Why this Strategy? https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/reflection-topic-2-2-ethical-considerations/page/4/#post-248674 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:24:57 +0700 These are some of the ethical consideration:
1.It is risky for women to leave their relationships
2. Men think that GBV programs are for women only
3. Couples showing love and respect to each other is a shameful thing in public.
4. The couple married at a young aged, they are depend on their parents to provide for them.
5. They are married to meet…Read more

]]> 0 5b1655a6ec7b5f7d6739ddd08ff39ad4 Winsome Nenewa replied to the topic Welcome and Introductions in the forum Session 1: Course introduction https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/welcome-and-introductions-6/page/8/#post-248673 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:07:41 +0700 Hi Im Winsome (Winnie) from Papua New Guinea… I am happy to learn and implement this strategy in country.

]]> 0 20f7cb653b1876961a1ec2273e4b0548 Winsome Nenewa 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/19/#post-248668 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:29:13 +0700 While working in the Safe house, we have a lot of women and girls being after by VAW and IPV. So I want to learn how to work with couples who are at risk of violence.

]]> 0 b3fea893f197a8a158e03f9bb812f28f Winsome Nenewa replied to the topic Welcome and Introductions in the forum Session 1: Course introduction https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/forums/topic/welcome-and-introductions-6/page/8/#post-248667 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:24:57 +0700 HI, my name is Winnie and I am from Papua New Guinea and happy to be on this journey to learn and implement this prevention strategy.

]]> 0 449892c2b0b76f7dd59ede0b6ea062b6 Winsome Nenewa 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/3/#post-247770 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:56:56 +0700 Personal Viability Homeschool (PV-Homeschool) is a program facilitated by the Human Development Institute. This is to address poverty, build relationships, share responsibilities, and create a safe space at home. The book “Work Smart” was used as a resource tool for the Family coach to use and discuss while having a family meeting and discussing…Read more

]]> 0 896142b616da9ebfb6923166d3d34ce2 Winsome Nenewa changed their profile picture https://learn.prevention-collaborative.org/activity/p/5378/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:24:15 +0700 0 d24fbca7b6f1eb9ab971e815e6b32678 Winsome Nenewa 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/4/#post-247768 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:18:15 +0700 1. Couples Program will address these risk factors in Halima’s story
– power imbalance at home where men are the head of the family and limit women’s and children’s autonomy
– Martical conflict and family breakdowns to learn tools for communicating better and resolving conflicts non-violently
– Alcohol Abuse
2. The Parenting Program will address…Read more

]]> 0 a75692fd1daf99438c826a575ba7497a Winsome Nenewa 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/3/#post-247766 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:32:56 +0700 Think about your community, what social norms exist that drive violence against women and children in homes?
One of the social norms in my community is that violence is normalized and it is no longer done privately. In public places, we see IPV and VAC but most bystanders can not intervene because it will backfire on the standby as well. So the…Read more

]]> 0 0f31db6b06c319f5517c2eda862f51cc Winsome Nenewa 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/8/#post-247051 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:13:37 +0700 Let’s Focus on the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), risk factors we would address of the individual and interpersonal. I think Couples Programmes prevention strategy might work with couples who are at risk of violence, facing violence or not.

We need to instill couple communication to be non-violence and they work together and support each other.

]]> 0 47d0cbed50fbf9324252f3dac4f8430d Winsome Nenewa 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/6/#post-247006 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:44:55 +0700 In my community, Mercy’s life will be different.
I will use education as an example.
In my community, education opportunity is given to every child. However when it comes to selecting a child because of the low income. The children are selected depending on who can do well in the education system to further their studies whilst the other children…Read more

]]> 0 03890400057088c24e6592118be29357 Winsome Nenewa 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/8/#post-247004 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:09:23 +0700 Mercy’s story shows the different levels of the socio-ecological model and the factors of gender inequality that can enable VAW or VAW could worsen gender inequalities.
Individual Level – Mercy’s history and experience where she is given less priority to education or more chores than her brothers. – When she gets married, she is beaten to be…Read more

]]> 0 1f83dfc5252b95d8dcf27f91bdeec362 Winsome Nenewa 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/6/#post-246963 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 01:15:31 +0700 After taking this course, I have realized that my work has been in the responsive services to survivors and trying to identify the prevention program. I don’t think I have done any work in prevention. In my setting, we think that advocacy and awareness of VAW is prevention however there is more to unpack in prevention and identifying the right…Read more

]]> 0 b07560a592f76f5c0f50cb6772a1b696 Winsome Nenewa 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/8/#post-246957 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:55:28 +0700 I have identified the “Couple Programme” as the prevention activity. I think it will be a universal prevention because it can be open to couples in the community who are at high risk of violence, under stress, experienced violence, or not. As IPV is the most common violence women face. This will help reduce or stop violence from escalating in the…Read more

]]> 0 003b7f4be1eca29a65aa8f453436bff1 Winsome Nenewa 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/42/#post-246511 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:12:59 +0700 Hello and Hi,

My name is Winsome Nenewa and I am from Papua New Guinea.

I am currently working as the Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Coordinator at the Salvation Army Papua New Guinea and Solomon Island Territory.
I am hoping to get more understanding of prevention because some programs I am implementing might seem to…Read more

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