Anti-Violence in Lushnja

During the 16 Day Against Violence Campaign, a Lushnja school psychologist and local Peace Corps volunteer teamed up to educate hundreds of students about violence in Albania. Students discussed types of violence, how to seek help, and on the 25th of November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, students organized an informational table for teachers and other students.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Burrel

 GAD in Burrel collaborated with Alternativa 3, a local womens organization,  and the local Health Promotion and Education unit to hold the First Annual Breast Cancer Awareness march in Burrel.  The GAD group made a banner,  encouraged 20 other students to participate,  distributed informational pamphlets and led the march through the city.  The march began at our local museum and ended in front of the Bashkia.  The participants were greeted at the finish line by a few students selling baked goods, in hopes of raising enough money to send a few women to Tirana to get free mammograms.

Approximately 120 community members participated in the march.  The GAD group and Alternativa 3 continue to do bi-weekly baked sales to continue to reach our goal of sending a few women to Tirana to receive mammograms. They estimated that the participants distributed over 300 information
brochures during our walk!  Congratulations Bree!!!

Lezhë Breast Cancer Awareness

On October 21st a breast cancer walk and information session was held by the Peace Corps volunteer Jen DeAngelis and local counterparts in Lezha, Albania. They used their GAD small grant award to create and produce promotional materials, ribbons, a banner, and refreshments. Many local students and health professionals attended the event. Also, both students and women attended a class on breast cancer basics at the Cultural Palace. We had a wonderful oncologist (Bardha Gjoni) lead the session and demonstrate a Self-Breast Exam. The activity was a huge success that both volunteer and counterparts hope will become an annual tradition.

Be a part of the 16 Day of Activism to end gender related violence!

Between November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and December 10th, the International Day of Human Rights, people around the world will be campaigning to end gender based violence. More information about events and activities going on in Albania will be coming soon. For ideas on organizing something in your town, check out the link below.

http://www.unfpa.org/public/News/events/16days 

'Men also have to be involved in the process of gender equality'

"The women of Bangladesh fought alongside men to liberate the country in 1971. Now, they have prominent leaders in politics, and increasing educational equality." Fariha Karim, Dhaka, Bangladesh from the Guardian UK. READ ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY Return to list of posts

GAD Summer Girls' Leadership Camp

GAD Albania held a two-day conference for 50 teenage girls from around Albania. The conference was designed to help participants address relevant issues such as female health, effective leadership, body image, violence, and self-esteem. The girls also learned the basics of project management while working together to develop small projects to bring the information they learned back to their communities. Additionally, participants were able to discuss the state of gender equality with guest speakers from various women’s organizations around Albania.

 

View more Conference Photos here!