Events
Voices Against Violence: A Day of Awareness and Action
The Smile Outreach’s Inaugural Annual Event
Date: 30th November 2024
ABOUT #VAV24
In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, The Smile Outreach will host a one-day event titled “Voices Against Violence: A Day of Awareness and Action.”
This event is part of our broader initiative, The Hand to Mind Project, which aims to create a safer and more informed society for adolescents through education and engaging learning tools.
Attendees will participate in a film screening and a panel discussion, designed to raise awareness, empower individuals, and foster open dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria.
PROGRAM AGENDA
This event aims to create a safer and more informed society for adolescents through education and engaging learning tools.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Film Screening
A powerful, educational short film depicting the harsh realities of gender-based violence.
Panel Discussion
Experts, survivors, and community leaders discuss the root causes and practical solutions for tackling GBV.
Q&A Session
An interactive opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage with the panelists.
Hand-to-Mind Sessions
Learn about Bold Spaces and The Good Cycle programs, including the distribution of educational comics and flashcards for attendees.
Goals
- To raise awareness about the prevalence of gender-based violence.
- To promote open discussions about the root causes of GBV.
- To provide practical tools and resources for GBV prevention.
- To empower participants with knowledge to advocate against GBV.
- To contribute to achieving gender equality and human rights for all.
Meet the Face of VAV24
Raquel Kasham Daniel – Founder of Beyond the Classroom Foundation.
Raquel Kasham Daniel is a social entrepreneur and development practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the development sector in Nigeria. She is deeply passionate about creating sustainable change, and her work has mobilized over 5,000 volunteers to implement impactful projects aimed at children in marginalized communities. Through her organization, Beyond the Classroom Foundation, Raquel has focused on education, sexual and reproductive health for girls, and alleviating extreme poverty.
Raquel’s commitment and energy have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including the 2023 Lord Impact Award, the 2021 Women’s Achievers Award by the U.S. Government Exchanges Alumni Association, the 2021 Women of Change Award by the Nile University of Nigeria, and the 2021 African Luther King Heroes Award.
As an alumnus of the Global Shaper community of the World Economic Forum, a Royal Commonwealth Associate Fellow, and a two-time Personal Mentor for the Queen’s Young Leaders Program, Raquel brings a wealth of experience and insight to every project she undertakes. She is also the 2015 Coca-Cola Scholar at the Enterprise Development Center of Pan Atlantic University.
Meet the Speakers
Festus Abigail - Founder FAB Treasures Foundation
Dorkong Rimdan - Founder FemPower
Alu Azege - E.D Media Health and Rights Initiative of Nigeria (MHR
Nafisa Atiku-Adejuwon - Founder HealHubCenter
Funbi Akintade - Founder HealHub Center
Princess Ekwi-Ajide - Founder Balm for the Bruised Foundation.
Help Us Spread the Word
We’re excited to have you join us for Voices Against Violence! Help us make a bigger impact by spreading the word:
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Capture Memories
We encourage participants to share their experiences by uploading photos and videos to our shared drive. Let’s create a collective memory of this event and the progress we’re making in the fight against GBV.
See you there!
For enquiries, please email
communications@thesmileoutreach.africa
or call Bidemi on +234 811 348 7151
Glory on +234 816 003 3134