Baylor was recently funded to implement an awareness campaign with the aim of breaking the silence regarding sexual and gender-based violence in Lesotho. The event, which targeted HIV-positive male and female youth ages 14-18 and their caregivers, was held this past Saturday and was met with great success. The first half of the day, a host of guest speakers discussed laws relating to violence, rights of children, and police and medical procedures should someone opt to report physical or sexual abuse.
During lunch, a Sesotho Media documentary was screened which depicted a variety of abuses experienced by a young girl from Lusaka, Zambia. The second half of the day, participants engaged in stimulating and educational intergenerational dialogs, participated in theater acts relating to the topic, and made a pledge to Stop the Violence by signing a cloth with their hand print- a theme to match our shirts.
Megan's T-Shirt Design (notice the Africa?):
"Report Violence!"
Lebohang (Psychologist) & Dr. Smita (Pediatrician)
Baylor and Sentebale Staff Make Preparations for the Event
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