RELIGIOUS LEADERS TRAINED IN VAC PREVENTION AND BETTER PARENTING

A training of religious leaders  took place at Karambi sub county headquarters on 25/09/2017 and was facilitated by Mr. Mukokoma Paul. The training was attended by 38 (M-27,F-11) who included pastors ,reverends priests , model couples and leaders of mothers union in the different religious denominations (Muslims , roman Catholics ,SDAs, Pentecostals , and the protestant ). The participants were trained in theory of   prevention of violence against children and practical skills of better parenting  .

Mr Mukokoma making a presentation

Key actions from the training

The religious leaders agreed to mainstream VAC prevention in their counseling sessions.

The religious  leaders resolved  to form a team of regular attendance of the different trainings so that they are equipped with  more knowledge about VAC prevention

They resolved that they will transfer the knowledge acquired to their congregations.

The Muslims , SDAs  and the Pentecostal will select couples from their denominations to trained as model couples