The Goyal Foundation is funding The Haven to take their MENgage and EmpowHER programmes into West Midlands schools. The programmes aim to enable young people to understand the power dynamics in abusive relationships, change attitudes and challenge unacceptable behaviour.
Feedback from those participating in the programmes:
“I see that women get stereotyped way more than men do and are underprivileged in terms of job opportunities.”
EmpowHER Programme
“It is a bigger issue than I thought and made me realise that I have been following what’s expected from a girl.”
EmpowHER Programme
“Abuse comes in more ways than just physical, and some have seemed normal before but they aren’t.”
EmpowHER Programme
“I didn’t realise how women are presented on TV and stuff.”
EmpowHER Programme
“My mind has changed because I never knew how many problems there were because of different expectations.”
EmpowHER Programme
“I learned that privilege exists and that in general men have it easier than women.”