NO MORE
SILENCE!
NO MORE
VIOLENCE!!!
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GI-Desk is an NGO registered in August 2023 in response to high gender based violence. With limited resources, we offered counselling services while relying on donations and volunteering work.
In the face of gender-based violence, silence is complicity. We must stand united, challenging the norms that allow it to persist. Together, let’s be the voices that echo against abuse, the hands that lift survivors, and the hearts that refuse to let this culture endure. Change begins when we stand as one.
Community Empowerment
Mobilizing community structures, such as local leaders and gender groups, helps prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) through capacity building and collaboration.
Referral Enhancement
Conducting workshops with partners supports the GBV sub-cluster by enhancing collaboration and resource sharing. This approach makes it easier for survivors to find and receive the help they need.
Case support
Provision of comprehensive gender-based violence (GBV) case management and individualized psychosocial support to assist survivors in navigating their healing journey and accessing necessary resources
Enhancing Rape Care Services
Strengthening clinical management of rape (CMR) services ensures that survivors receive comprehensive medical care. This approach provides essential support to help them recover holistically
Psychosocial Support Networks
Provision of community-based and non-specialized support through women and girls' friendly spaces fosters a supportive environment for healing and empowerment
Women’s Empowerment
Provision of women’s leadership and confidence-building training empowers individuals with the skills and support necessary to take on leadership roles in their communities.
GBV Campaigns
Awareness campaigns on the consequences of gender-based violence (GBV) educate the community about available services and risks, promoting proactive response
Equality Advancement
Promoting gender equality by eliminating GBV, amplifying the visibility and voices of women and girls, and creating opportunities in leadership and education. This approach supports fair access and empowerment for people of all genders.
Director/Chairperson(Founder)
Dr.Alick Kayange
Program Manager/Secretary general(Co-Founder)
Dr.Faraja Kiwanga
Administrative Officer
Mr.Lusubilo Kayange
Accounting Officer
Mrs.Lucy Kunzi
Project Coordinator - Health
Mr.Frank Christopher
Project Coordinator - Education
Mr.Fadhili Austine
Project Coordinator - Livelihood
Mrs.Regina Maendeleo
I didn’t know where to turn at first, but coming here was the best decision I made. GI-DESK gave me someone to talk to who actually understood, without judgment. The team listened to my story and helped me understand that I wasn’t alone. They even helped me with legal advice, which was such a relief because I had no idea where to start. My only wish is that there were more counselors available, as sometimes it took a while to get an appointment. But overall, I feel so much stronger and more hopeful now."
As a man, I hesitated to seek help, but the GI-DESK staff was so welcoming that I immediately felt I belonged. They never made me feel uncomfortable about my experience. I attended group counseling, which was actually life-changing because I connected with others who knew what I was going through. I will always appreciate the understanding and safe space they offered. Sometimes, I think the organization could benefit from more resources to expand these group sessions since they’ve been so helpful. The support I received gave me back my sense of self-worth.
GI-DESK was my refuge in the darkest time of my life. They helped me with safe housing when I had nowhere else to go. The staff went out of their way to make sure I felt safe and comfortable. It was a complete package: emotional support, a roof over my head, and even help to eventually find a job. I feel grateful every day that I found them. The wait time to get into housing was a bit stressful, but I’m just thankful they had a place for me in the end. I honestly don’t know where I’d be now without them.
The best part about GI-DESK was that I felt like they genuinely cared. From helping me with legal paperwork to offering trauma counseling, they provided everything I needed to start healing. I found strength I didn’t know I had, thanks to the encouragement and the skills they taught me. The only improvement I would suggest is maybe having more staff available for check-ins because sometimes I wished for a bit more guidance in between sessions. But even so, I am forever grateful for their dedication and compassion.
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