Ayam Yvette

Being trained as a GBV ambassador by Nkumu Fed Fed has been life-transforming for me. Of course, it begins with my active role of aspiring to do great things for my community. It had been my dream to venture into activities that would bring positive change in my community. But coming into an organization that has proven to be one of the best on GBV-related issues was like hitting a jackpot of chance success for me.

 I started with what might have been considered the wrong foot, joining the training only midway. However, the passionate interactiveness during the training made it easy for me to catch up. This was enhanced by the ever-ready disposition and availability of the trainer team to give assistance to the trainees where needed. And then too, their training style made the training so easy. One required little more than interest and presence to become an informed and effective GBV ambassador, able in to empower others and impact the community.

Once I took the training to the field, the impact was visibly positive on the community. Many of the beneficiaries of the project can now report their handling of GBV related issues, advising and directing affected individuals to the appropriate technical referents. The mere fact of their awareness has itself played a role in bringing about relative reduction in GBV instances and hence brought about relative equity and peace in the community.

Friendly encouragement from many people who are requesting for training sessions is another aspect of the positive feedback the project continues to receive. Besides, other GBV ambassadors, persons who had been aspiring and looking for an opportunity to serve, have also come on board the project.