{"id":2880,"date":"2026-08-18T09:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/african-vision.org\/af\/?p=2880"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:21:54","slug":"a-space-to-listen-raise-awareness-and-provide-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/african-vision.org\/af\/?p=2880","title":{"rendered":"A Space to Listen, Raise Awareness and Provide Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">In the midst of the challenges faced by displaced communities, needs go beyond material assistance. There is also a need for spaces where people can be heard, supported, and able to share their experiences and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">In response to this need, African Vision Organization \u2013 Blue Nile Regional Office initiated an awareness session supported by psychosocial support for displaced women from Al Kurmuk at Al-Mak Yusuf Centre in Roseires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">More than 40 women from different age groups participated in the session, which provided a safe space for discussion, awareness and psychosocial support. The participants expressed their appreciation for the opportunity and highlighted the importance of continuing similar sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions also reflected their aspirations for practical opportunities, including skills training in handicrafts and small-scale businesses, as well as access to small financing opportunities that could help them develop sources of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The session was implemented as a self-funded initiative by African Vision Organization \u2013 Blue Nile Regional Office, reflecting the organization&#8217;s commitment to responding to community needs despite limited resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Because sometimes, support begins with creating a safe space to listen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a844ff6b7de5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" 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