Training program for women and girls in mental and physical self defence.
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In the 1980s, girls and women were given large scale trainings in order to teach them how to defend themselves from street violence. During the years that followed, this process of teaching self defence has developed and has resulted in an increase in both physical and mental resistance.
The training is made up of physical arts which enable the participants to learn in an experiential way. Women learn how to experience their own power by means of various exercises, and learn how to stand up for themselves. This results in an increase of self confidence.
Trainings are set in mental health care facilities, women’s relief sources, educational facilities, empowerment and as a means of reintegration.
In 2007 we developed the ‘Close to Me’ training where the trainers from Georgia and Armenia were taught how to train the youth in their own countries. We also co-operated with MOVSIE in the development and implementation of trainings at refugee centres in The Netherlands.
Our biggest desire is to share our knowledge and experiences with local women’s organisations in African countries, especially in Somalia through the above-mentioned methods, and through Train-the-trainer programs.
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