THE Sister Accord Foundation has launched its African Chapter in Zimbabwe with the aim empowering, as well as build self-esteem in women and girls on the continent through economic empowerment and mentorship programs. By Michael Gwarisa Among some of the issues the Sister Accord strives to do include educating, enlightening girls of the Power of Sisterhood and also eradicating bullying and violence against girls and women. The Sister Accord Foundation was started by Sonia Myles Jackson eight years ago. Speaking virtually during the launch, The Sister Accord Foundation founder and…
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Vasikana Project Launches Groundbreaking Menstrual Health Shona Comic Book
IN a move that is likely to break menstrual health related barriers and misinformation among learners of primary school going age, Vasikana Project has partnered with Menstrupedia of India, StayFree Africa and The Sister Accord Foundation to publish a Menstrupedia Shona Comic book in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa Vasikana Project is a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) championing girl empowerment through menstrual health education and they worked with Menstrupedia of India who are the original publishers of the book to translate the comic into Shona. The Sister Accord Foundation donated US$2500…
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