On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, 2024.The NGO Zarina, in support of
Kin Marché , organized an exchange conference with girls from different schools, where several themes were discussed with different speakers.
Gathered around several key themes, the participants benefited from the insightful advice of experts in various fields. Ms. Liliane LUKONGA IRANGA raised awareness among the audience about the challenges associated with social media, while highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Ms. Liliane Temuni Ngoyi Mawa, for her part, invited the young women to cultivate personal satisfaction and value their own resources.
Ms. Ginette MWIMBI highlighted the importance of education as a lever for emancipation and social transformation. Finally, Ms. Rachel Sunzia Tuendimbadi addressed the issue of sexual harassment and gender-based violence, offering young girls the tools to protect themselves and denounce these acts.1st Theme:"Pros and Cons of Social Media for Girls"Speaker: Mrs. Liliane LUKONGA IRANGA, President of the Liliane Iranga Foundation and Humanitarian Ambassador for Peace.2nd Theme:"Content with one's means"Speaker: Mrs. Liliane Temuni Ngoyi Mawa, founder of the Association Sans Frontières (ASF) and Ambassador of the DRC Red Cross.3rd Theme:《Girls' Behavior in Society and The Importance of Education for Personal and Social Development》Speaker: Mrs. Ginette MWIMBI, Founder and President of the non-profit organization HUMAN FHE (Women, Men, Children)4th Theme:"Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence"Speaker: Mrs. Rachel Sunzia Tuendimbadi, Journalist and supervisor of the Esther girls.A small group workshop with our guests and the participants to discuss the topics covered with the speakers and propose solutions to the challenges encountered.To foster a participatory dynamic, workshops were organized in small groups. These exchange sessions allowed participants to interact directly with the speakers, ask questions, and share their experiences. This enabled the young women to collectively reflect on the challenges they face and propose concrete solutions.
