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I am a thirty five years old woman with six children. I suffered abuse from the man with whom I had a children. I am now free because through the lessons I was able to break the relationship. Gender Links empowered me and I realised that I have been living under abuse. I remember clearly the first time I attended the workshop and we were taught about gender based violence. I went further to learn about starting up my own business and how to grow it. I also enjoyed getting in touch with people, and also learned to use a computer and created my own e- mail address.
I started attending the training’s organized by Gender Links in 2014. I attended phase 1 and 3, I was unable attend phase 2 because i had a baby. I was really saddened by the fact that I could not attend the training, as I found all the lesson very important to me. At times I had difficulties understanding English and I managed through asking questions and being patient during the lessons especially when we were learning about the cash flow. I did not have a business and never thought I could start the business. Now I have started a small business of selling sweets and chips this is all because Gender Links has taught me, that in life I should not look down upon myself. I borrowed money from a group of ladies who lend people money for a small interest and started my business.
I realise that there has been a lot of change in my life and beside Gender Links I owe some of the change to my church and my relatives. I realised that once I was able to make my own money I regained my independence. I no longer relied on anyone to support me. I used to beg people for hand-outs and that is no longer the case. I notice that I am now able to talk to my friends freely and advise them to be part of various community projects so they can learn life skills.
I now have knowledge on various business skills I am able to market myself. I am also able to go to the area social worker to request for assistance when I am having social problems. I have particularly learnt that I should not look down upon myself. If I want to achieve something I have to fight for it and not give up easily. I have polished my business plan and intend to use it to try and get my dream business off the ground. I intend to fund raise to start my business of rearing chicken (broilers). In 2030 I want to be supplying various businesses with chicken meat.
Sustaining the Movement: Feminist Fundraising in Uncertain Times. #FeministFunding #HumanRights
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) June 5, 2025
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đŁAppel Ă candidatures !
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) June 4, 2025
Le #MarangFund est dĂŠsormais ouvert !#Botswana #Lesotho #Maurice #Madagascar #Namibie
Subventions jusqu'à 50 000⏠disponibles pour soutenir des initiatives LGBTIQ.
Date de clĂ´ture: 30 juin 2025.https://t.co/uuoUTibOh6 pic.twitter.com/I5aH7NRLhg
Call for Applications!
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) June 4, 2025
The #MarangFund is now open! Grants up to âŹ50,000 available to support LGBTIQ-led initiatives in #Botswana #Lesotho #Mauritius #Madagascar #Namibia.
Deadline: 30 June 2025.
Information & Apply: https://t.co/uuoUTibOh6 pic.twitter.com/uWqJc1cPLK
Empowering women, youths & men in @karibamunicipal. Today, Gender Links is supporting entrepreneurs to run successful pay toilet services & market hub through business skills training, market access & financial inclusion. Let us build a thriving local economy. @SwedeninZW pic.twitter.com/1t6PImGafw
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) June 4, 2025
âł Closing soon!
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) June 3, 2025
REMINDER: Weâre seeking a top-tier WordPress dev & designer to rebuild a visually striking, user-first Gender Links website.
đď¸ Closing date: 6 June 2025
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@GenderLinks is empowering communities through inclusive local economic development. Today's workshop in @MurewaRdc brought together women, youths & men from the waste management value chain to discuss growth strategies and market access. @MoLGPWZim SUPPORTED BY: @SwedeninZW pic.twitter.com/ZjH8Q9WOiH
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) May 30, 2025
Day 2 of @GenderLinks workshop in @nortontown is all about empowering local economies. The Fish Farming project is bringing women, men & youths together to drive growth through the Multi-Sectoral Steering Committee. #LocalEconomy @MoLGPWZim SUPPORTED BY: @SwedeninZW pic.twitter.com/s4aFZ81GVo
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) May 28, 2025
đŁCall for Expressions of Interest!
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) May 27, 2025
Weâre seeking a WordPress web design & developer, with expertise to rebuild user-friendly, visually compelling and well-organised Gender Links websites.
Deadline: 6 June 2025
Info & submissionđhttps://t.co/bxYY7vN3VB pic.twitter.com/fed7GfyMFl
Gender Links empowers the @nortontown community through aquaculture capacity building. Today, we are strengthening the Norton Fish Farming Cooperative, supporting women, youths, and men in the aquaculture value chain. #localdevelopment @MoLGPWZim SUPPORTED BY: @SwedeninZW pic.twitter.com/27F314RdfP
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) May 27, 2025
Gender Links empowers the @nortontown community through aquaculture capacity building. Today, we are strengthening the Norton Fish Farming Cooperative, supporting women, youths, and men in the aquaculture value chain. #localdevelopment @MoLGPWZim SUPPORTED BY: @SwedeninZW pic.twitter.com/27F314RdfP
— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) May 27, 2025