The document summarizes three presentations on social change initiatives: 1. Oberlene Smith-Whyte's initiative to raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on children in Manchester, UK through workshops and activities for students and parents. 2. Patience Rusare's Peace Journalism Initiative in Zimbabwe to strengthen the role of journalists in peace-building through trainings on techniques, language, framing and context. 3. Rebecca Mukiibi's Refugee Economic Empowerment Initiative in Bidi Bidi, Uganda to address social and economic challenges for refugees through workshops, campaigns and income-generating activities.

1. Oberlene Smith Whyte
Patience Rusare
Rebecca Mukiibi
Moderator: Brenda Cressey
Amplifying Impact: Global Social Change
Initiative

2. ‘WE HURT TOO’
• That’s what children say when they are exposed to domestic violence
• Children are usually the silent sufferers
• Some speak when they are older, while some live with the trauma of the abuse
Domestic Violence
and Youth
Oberlene Smith-Whyte

3. • As a trainer, I recognize
that the trauma of
domestic violence has
destructive impact on
children, both in the short
and long term.
• Shared experience with
boys exposed to domestic
violence training
• The satisfaction of seeing
others empowered
Motivation

4. WHO ARE THE
BENEFICIARIES
• 20 Students ages 13-17
yrs. old
• Parents of the students
• Guidance Counselors,
Police Officers, Community
Influencers,
• New Day High School,
Manchester

5. OBJECTIVE
Raise public awareness to the
impact of domestic violence
on children who are victims of
or who are witnesses to
domestic violence.
To stimulate discussion and
raise public awareness of the
impact (short and long term)
of domestic violence on
children.
Allowing children and parents
to understand the complexity
of domestic violence and how
it affects them and others, in
short and long term.
Building coping skills
For individual transformative
change
To contribute to ending
violence against children.

6. RESOURCE AND
ACTIVITIES
Resources-
• Service clubs, Government agencies,
Police and Community influencers, Media
Intervention activities-
• Presentation, discussion, drama,
mediation, human, library/storytelling,
short film, field trips, role play, quiz, case
study,

7. EXPECTED OUTCOME
FROM THE INITIATIVE
Individual Transformational
Change in:
• Consciousness
• Knowledge
• Behaviour
• Relationships
• Attitude
• Parents acknowledging their
responsibility
• Dialogue and joint effort
between parents and
children

8. POSITIVE PEACE STARTS WITH
THE FAMILY!
• Altruism
• Kindness
• Generosity
• Positive care
• An inclusive and resilient
society
• Interacting non-violently and
managing conflict positively
• Respecting the voice and
existence of all

9. THANK YOU!

10. Peace Journalism Initiative
Patience Rusare

11. Introduction
• Media-instigated violence in
Zimbabwe.
• Local media biases and state
influence.
• Election times propaganda and
misinformation.

12. Goal
Strengthen the role of journalists in peace-building and
conflict transformation in Zimbabwe

13. The Trainings

14. TECHNIQUES
LANGUAGE
FRAMING
CONTEXT

15. • Knowledge
• Sense of
Responsibility
• Story Angling, Balance
and Objectivity
Impact

16. Challenges • Editorial policies
• Political Environment
• Funding

17. The future

18. • SCI Fund
• Collaboration with Rotary Clubs
• Sustainability Plan
Recommendations

19. Refugee Economic Empowerment Initiative
1.6
Million Refugees
Presenter: Rebecca Mukiibi

20. ● High youth unemployment rates
● Gender Based Violence
● Child abuse, rape
● Early marriage, teenage pregnancies
● Crime: theft and drug abuse
● Health: STDs, psychosocial trauma, low self esteem
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

21. 71%
of the population in Bidi
Bidi is under 18 years
of age
TARGET POPULATION & GOALS

22. A PAGE FOR BIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS
● Funding: Grants and Fundraisers
● Partnerships: Rotary Clubs & Districts, NGOs
● Resources:
● Makerere University Peace Center/Mentors
● IEP Positive Peace in Action Guide
● Community Assessment - Focus Groups
● 5 - 6 months to Facilitate Activities
DESIGN

23. Life-skills Positive Peace Workshops
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Awareness Campaign
Computer and Digital Literacy Skills Training
Expand Artisan and Youth Income Generating Activities in Bidi Bidi
ACTIVITIES

24. FINAL THOUGHTS
● CHALLENGES:
● Funding
● Implementing SCI from abroad
● RECOMMENDATIONS:
● Do No Harm Training
● Grant Writing Training

25. Audience poll
1. What one social issues would you like to see addressed in your community?
2. While I feel confident working on a social issue in my community, I predict
challenges in the following (0 not challenging - 10 very challenging)
I. Securing funding
II. Forming a team/ recruiting volunteers
III. Designing intervention plan
IV. Measuring results and impact
V. Get an expert advice

27. A PAGE FOR BIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS
THANK YOU!