In line with this year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ Shalom-SCCRR has continuously involved more women in Peacebuilding and Development through our Women Empowerment Programs, ever respecting the dignity of life. Shalom Empowerment Center (SEC) empowers women from 14 Urban Informal Settlements/Slums, as well as in marginalized conflict regions in the semi-arid terrains where Kenya interfaces with Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda. SEC Concept Document
Since Shalom-SCCRR’s inception, more than 10,000 women have directly benefitted from its empowerment programs. In the past year: 2,580 Women from Urban Informal Settlements (Slums) trained in Conflict Transformation skills and Peacebuilding Techniques addressing Violence against Women and Children; & 2,232 Women experiencing acute violence living in Slums, supported with Holistic Livelihood Resilience Capacity through 98 Training Workshops. (Shalom-SCCRR 2024 Results).
Shalom-SCCRR engaged women are: aware of their rights to dignity, safety and security; active negotiators and mediators in peace processes; involved in social, economic, cultural and political development within their communities; and are taking better care of their families.
May WOMEN be Blessed by God’s Spirit all around the world.
Happy International WOMEN’s Day to you ALL.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Shalom-SCCRR. (2022). Shalom Empowerment Center (SEC) Addressing Violence against Women and Children: Concept Document. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/eastern-africa-shalom-empowerment-center-sec-addressing-violence-against-women-and-children-concept-document/
- Moran, M. (2022). Shalom Empowerment Center opens in Nairobi, Kenya. https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/45158
- Otsieno, J. (2023). Empowering Women, Building Peace: Launching Shalom Empowerment Center (SEC) addressing Violence against Women and Children in Lodwar, North Western Kenya.https://shalomconflictcenter.org/empowering-women-building-peace-launching-shalom-empowerment-center-sec-addressing-violence-against-women-and-children-in-lodwar-north-western-kenya/
- Shalom-SCCRR. (2024). Shalom-SCCRR Condemns Femicide and All Acts of Violence Against Women.https://shalomconflictcenter.org/shalom-sccrr-condemns-femicide-and-all-acts-of-violence-against-women/
- Shalom-SCCRR. (2023). 2023 Shalom Empowerment Center (SEC) Addressing Violence against Women and Children Results and Achievements. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2023-SEC-Report-Shalom-SCCRR.pdf
- Otsieno, J. & Kibe, E. (2022). Shalom Empowerment Center (SEC) Addressing Violence against Women and Children: A Unique Shalom-SCCRR Initiative Opened. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/shalom-empowerment-center-sec-addressing-violence-against-women-and-children-a-unique-shalom-sccrr-initiative-opened/
- Tembo, E. (2023). St. Josphat’s House (Kabiria-Riruta), A Place To Go; Some Shalom-SCCRR Projects in Action. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/st-josphats-house-kabiria-riruta-a-place-to-go-some-shalom-sccrr-projects-in-action/
- Otsieno, J. (2023). Empowering Women to Transform Conflict with Expertise: Shalom-SCCRR’s Initiatives in Conflict-Affected Areas of Northern Kenya. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/empowering-women-to-transform-conflict-with-expertise-shalom-sccrrs-initiatives-in-conflict-affected-areas-of-northern-kenya/
- Kibe, E & Otsieno, J. (2023). Shalom-SCCRR continues to Empower Women with Conflict Analytical Skills and Peacebuilding Techniques in Marginalized Environments. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/happy-international-womens-day-4/
- Wamae, J. (2020). Shalom-SCCRR’s Contribution to Women in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/shalom-sccrrs-contribution-to-women-in-conflict-transformation-and-peacebuilding/
- Awed, A. (2021). The Girl-Child: Shalom-SCCRR Impacting Education & the Lives of Young Girls in Marginalized and Remote Locations in Eastern Africa. https://shalomconflictcenter.org/the-girl-child-shalom-sccrr-impacting-the-lives-of-young-girls-in-marginalized-and-remote-locations-in-eastern-africa/
