Talking about Self-Stigma and Selfcare @ Jijenge Youth Organization

Activity Report

Location: Jijenge Youth Organization
Activity Date: 09.11.2023
Start Time: 2:00 PM   End Time: 4:00 PM

Facilitators: Ruth, Sophia
Number of Participants: 8
Male: 5   Female: 3

Activity Purpose/ Summary:
Every Thursday, we gather with our close partner organization, ‘Jijenge Youth’ in Kisumu Town. This Thursday, our discussion revolved around the meaning of Self-Stigma, concluding the session with insights into our self-care strategies.

Personnel Input:
The session was led by Anan from Jijenge. It began with a definition of self-stigma, exploring the understanding of the expression and gaining insights into the various forms of self-stigmatization. Participants shared their personal experiences and thoughts on the topic, creating a very intimate and caring atmosphere during the session. Together, we discovered the Self-Care-Wheel and exchanged strategies for different categories of self-care, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional self-care.

Achievements:
The session really contributed to our self-development and self-reflection.

Unanticipated Achievements:
The open-hearted conversation had a positive impact on our well-being and made the day memorable.

Supporting Partners:
Jijenge Youth Organization

November 9, 2023

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