Bongi Raloane

My most memorably experience as part of this training was writing an I story and starting my own business. I felt healed in my spirit. I did not know how to start my own business. This   training has helped me a lot.  It was in November 2014 that we attended the first workshop and I learnt how to write a business plan which made me the person I am today.  I learnt to design clothes and hair dressing through Gender Links help.

Before I started attending Gender Links workshops I was a person who likes things of the world but today I can stand by myself and avoid being dependent on people. I have learned to bank my money at the bank. At GL workshop I have learned to be independent and have responsibility, I have built a home for my children.  I design school uniform and sell. Gender Links workshops have helped me a lot by helping me to understand women abuse. My marriage was over and there was no one to comfort me.

I lost weight because I was not eating and then I joined the other women in a workshop. I have learned that if you have problems you must share with others because they may be able to help you in finding the solution. I have learned to be independent, about what sexual assault is and women abuse.  People who are close to me are happy to see that my life has changed, life is no longer hard like back in the days. Meeting with other women and talking has made me a better person thank you Gender Links.