As a woman I have to have developmental ideas. I can see that my future is going to be brighter; WOGE put up a resource centre in our district, this means we will be able to access computers, internet and much more information which I can...
When the MenEngage project came, I was educated on women rights and the need to have happy families. EASSI through WOGE gave us a responsibility to teach other men about GBV and its consequences. We have been moving...
Under WOGE – EASSI, we were taught how to save and invest; we were empowered with business planning skills business development, competitive bidding and leadership. We formed the Dry cleaning services enterprise...
Sensitization of women by EASSI and other organizations about customs procedures has demystified all of this. Regular stakeholder meetings attended by customs and security officials provide a platform where women can report cases of harassment.
But since joining the Busia Women Cross Border Traders Association, we have received several training from EASSI on customs procedures, trade information, business management and self-confidence. Before I was ignorant of customs procedures..
I am one of the 90 Male champions trained by EASSI to fight GBV. This changed my attitude towards women and I had to be a role model as a male champion. I stopped alcohol abuse, I started caring for my children, and I got a new wife...
