Grannies Show How It’s Done!

Real life stories about the rape of grandmothers in Korogocho slum were the defining factor in Lee Sinclair’s determination to bring self defense strategies to Kenya. Here are those same Shosho’s years later showing what they’ve learned and how it changed them and their community.

Videos

The creation of I’M WORTH DEFENDING KENYA – This short doc was filmed by Michael Goode during Lee’s last 3 days in Kenya in February 2007. The IWD training was complete and the team was ready to go out into the community and teach self defense.

The Girl Effect What’s the cutting edge international social theory on women and girls? Empower them…!  But wait, somethings missing.  Watch the Girl Effect but then watch the NMNW challenge film below afterwards.

NMNW World Awakening About The Girl Effect Research Jake and Lee helped organize the sponsorship of over 1000 orphans in Kenya, half female. The kids have school uniforms, feeding programs and access to higher education – but this doesn’t negate  a girls vulnerability to assault and abuse.  The Girl Effect does not address the violence in girls lives, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there big time. Safety needs to be a part of every girls education. It is our goal to make this happen.

Cheerleaders teaching Life Skills and Safety to girls? Yup! Have a look at our first hour working with the NMNW pilot squad at City College San Francisco. You’ll see two cheers; Tools and Targets and What’s Free What’s Open. Play it LOUD.

Student Film of IWDKenya - View this lovely short by film students in neighboring Huruma slum.

Media Links

Article in African Parents magazine about I’m Worth Defending and Lee Sinclair