TYSA celebrates 2008 world women's day with internally displaced women

Excitements, happiness, togetherness, were all witnessed at the Kachibora internally displaced camp.

The camp and it's environ came to a standstill as women, school and community girls, came dancing, singing and later participated in entertaining sports and community service activities.

TYSA celebrates 2008 world women's day

TYSA's Response to Rape

The residents say the raiders are planning to abduct 78 women to cook for them in the forest and fulfill their sexual cravings.

Incidents of rape have become rampant. 'After stealing the livestock, they vent their anger on women and girls, by raping them. The victims are often raped before their husbands, children and other family members. It's a sad story 'an area resident says.

Harrowing tales of rape

Response by TYSA on the effects of post election violence

• 3 girls from the IDP camps obtained secondary school scholarships.
• 1 girl from the IDP camp secured partial support for college fees.
• Mentorship and leadership skills developed for one of IDP camp mobilizes.
• Managed to change the stereotype mindsets and perceptions that girls cannot perform better than boys or are only good at domestic chores. I almost stopped my daughter from going to play a soccer match. But now I am excited that she got a school scholarship for being the best soccer player. Said Mama Kwamboka.
• Highlighted in the print and electronic media the plight of the sexually violated women and girls while offering them support.
• Reduced mistrust among different ethnic communities through sports. We never expected that your team would turn up today to play against us. We thought you would think it was a bait to harm you. Said the team captain.
• Involved the Kachibora Internally Displaced Persons in celebrating and marking the World Women's day.

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