Abuso y violencia

Experiencing a sexual assault can leave a survivor with a long list of acute and chronic physical and mental health effects that can impact a lifetime. Some of the more common effects include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep disorders, and substance use. By providing a survivor with the tools to care for themselves in a discreet and accessible way some of these long-term effects can be mitigated. We also know that as budgets continue to be cut for local sexual assault service providers wait times and durations between appointments are extended. For some survivors the app can be a first step while for others this app can help reinforce the tools taught in behavioral therapy, allowing the survivor to take more control and ownership over their recovery process.

We are hoping to create a version of the DoD Safe Helpline app that is repurposed for the general population. The basic features of the app have been developed and deployed, we are looking to enhance the language, design and resources to better meet the needs of those not in the military. The four sections of the app (LEARN, PLAN, EXERCISES, and SEARCH) will all be altered to meet civilian needs. For example, in the LEARN section - there is language about what to do if you have been sexually assaulted. This language differs greatly from military to civilian circumstances. We would also like to adapt the search functionality and allow users to search for their nearest sexual assault service provider. Ideally, we would also like to enhance the app by adding content and exercises in spanish.

We hope to make basic behavioral therapy tools and resources available to survivors who have limited access to support and counseling options whether it is due to geography, local resources, personal finances, etc. Providing mobile tools allows us to meet the survivor where they are and connect them to both long-term and short-term resources and services.

By adapting the current Safe Helpline app for the general, non-military, population we will be expanding the benefits of a tool that has already proven to be successful. The app has the ability to support survivors of sexual assault no matter their geographic location, age, financial background, etc. There are no qualifications to download and use the app (we also intend on making the civilian app free) and a survivor can access it discreetly and privately at anytime - whether it be before a business meeting, on the bus or at 3am.

Our target demographic is sexual assault survivors. We believe the app is beneficial to all survivors, whether the assault is recent and the app download is their first step in reaching out to find resources, or a survivor has already entered the mental healthcare system and needs a tool that will assist them in coping with the chronic effects of their trauma and needs a resource to help reinforce their therapy gains.

We know that the majority of our audience is between 13 and 35 years old. Based on this, we are dedicated to having a strong online presence through social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) as well as online ads and search engines - Google in particular. In addition, RAINN has worked with all the major networks in the airing of PSAs as well as consultation on program scripts. The app will be incorporated into our outreach and marketing efforts as well as prominently placed on rainn.org - which averages over 142000 visits a month.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

Currently, RAINN is the only national anti-sexual assault organization that provides direct services to all victims of sexual assault (Note that there are organizations that serve specific demographics of survivors ex: victims in prisons, etc.).

At this point the only limitation we foresee is keeping up with demand for our services. The online hotline usage has increased over 40% in the past two years. We work hard to ensure a high quality service and have recruited and extensively trained unpaid staff to assist us in keeping up with the demand - keeping wait times low.

Looking forward we are working to repurpose some of our innovative technology platforms for different audiences, including the licensing of the platforms to direct service providers outside of our issue area. All RAINN programs (technology and service delivery) undergo annual and ongoing evaluations/reviews.

Through the use of mobile technology we can reach survivors that a decade ago were un-reacheable. Creating an application or technology-based service allows us serve survivors in an effective, relatively low-cost manner. Expanding our current suite of survivors services is a natural progression for RAINN.

We are committed to expanding services for victims and are currently working on several projects that would reach different demographics as well as expand service delivery as a whole.

We are currently expanding our suite of services for the Department of Defense and are looking to continue to enhance our current civilian platforms (direct service, education/outreach, policy). We are pursuing several projects related to crisis intervention services and intermediate support both domestically and abroad.

HIV epidemic in Botswana, among the highest in the world, has resulted in 32,254 vulnerable children reported in early 2013, an increase since 2008. Youth face an increased risk of violence, emotional distress and HIV due to widespread alcohol abuse, unemployment and a struggling education system. In Botswana, 38.9%, of the population is between ages 10 and 24, but while this population could contribute greatly to development, peace and security, they are not being met with sufficient support. National government has formally committed to providing services to provide youth with education, healthcare, nutrition, safety, psychosocial wellbeing and social protection but has signaled the importance of the working with stakeholders in and outside government to develop these support networks.

In the Dintshang project, PING has developed an online platform to engage youth ages 15-35 in frank discussions focusing on topics like love, relationships, sexuality, gender identity and disparities, societal norms, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (including HIV/AIDS), cultural issues and more. Topics will be presented using celebrity and entertainment content (both local and international) as the vehicle to drive interest and foster dialogue, often by asking provocative questions geared to bring up subjects that are rarely, if ever, taught. The platform will be accessible online and via smart or basic mobile phones, and through every modality participants will be will be able to both participate in frank discussions and access a location-based directory of support services.

Dintshang aims to provide a platform that disseminates information about HIV/AIDS, gender violence, cultural norms, healthy relationships, love, and other health- related information by relating to youth in Botswana in an entertainment-oriented manner, which will be shared virally through the Dintshang site and social media. Discussions begun on Dintshang will only be the first step toward enacting social change and initiative a broader discussion amongst youth themselves about the role these issues play in their lives. Objectives include: increase self efficacy to discuss and change relevant social and cultural structures, strengthen community structures and referral networks to meet youth’s needs and initiate exchanges between individuals of differing viewpoints and backgrounds.

Dintshang’s value lies in its fresh and innovative use of semi-traditional social media for a positive purpose. The interactive mobile and internet platforms that Dintshang employs are the perfect media for this kind of exchange. As Botswana has an estimated mobile phone penetration rate of 164%, engaging audiences through both basic and smart mobile phone and internet platforms ensures that nearly all Batswana will have a way to access Dintshang. In a country that is among the least densely populated in the world, Dintshang provides an important opportunity for youth to exchange ideas and interact with individuals far outside their community. Having a reliable source of health resources and a safe place to ask serious questions is valuable to users and would be new in Botswana.

Keletso, a 19-year old female living outside Lobatse, Botswana is a typical Dintshang customer. Keletso loves reading about Chris Brown and Rihanna’s tumultuous relationship and even though her boyfriend doesn’t physically abuse her, she feels like she and Rihanna are both trapped in relationships that are not good for them. Keletso wants to hear about local and international stars but feels like she would have to spend hours surfing the web, reading newspaper articles and listening to radio shows to do really be up to date. She has lived in the same town all her life, but has no idea about youth empowerment organizations or mental health services nearby. If she did, she would probably get her younger brother help because she thinks he is developing an unhealthy alcohol dependency.

Dintshang platforms' launch will coincide with traditional publicity, including the design and production of media such as flyers, billboards and posters, to be donated by our telecommunications partner, Mascom. In these early phases, Dintshang will also be promoted at local concerts and sports games, and through an independent Dintshang launch party with Yarona FM. Dintshang will target university campuses as a major part of outreach and promotion, and form partnerships with student organizations to spread the word through their networks. Dintshang will partially rely on users to share the site between themselves, both by word of mouth and through Dintshang’s Facebook and Twitter pages. These other sites will be big sources of new users once Dintshang has attracted a small following.

Before release, the Dintshang platforms will be subjected to consumer testing by local youth. PING hosted one customer development session to get feedback on how youth access health information, use the internet and what they thought of the site. As development completes, attention will shift to the site launch. PING will leverage partners like Mascom, local radio and television and government and publicize the site through print, social networks, and other media sources in order to attract users, culminating with a launch event at major universities in Gaborone, Botswana. PING will also form partnerships with local media to provide content on local celebrities, and train a blogger and moderator to find and post stories and discussion questions while monitoring site activity.

Our most notable peer is Young Africa Live, a website started by the Praekelt Foundation, that connects users to stories about HIV/AIDS and help lines where they can find referrals or support. PING believes that YAL, while similar, is not a competitor, as our tool is unique to Botswana, a market that we are very familiar with. Additionally, by adding mobile phone capabilities and location-based services, PING's platform is even more accessible to users, particularly youth. Dintshang has other seeming competitors in the social media space, like Twitter, Facebook and Tumbr, who it hopes to turn into collaborators by creating a Dintshang Facebook and Twitter page to re-direct traffic back to discussion on the Dintshang site.

PING’s major challenge is securing mid-term funding for our projects to sustain them until they can be funded and adopted by local government. To overcome this challenge, PING as branched to create a for-profit sister organization called Develo that utilizes lessons learned from working with technology in emerging markets. Develo, a for-profit, will generate revenue for PING, creating a synergy between the two arms. Currently, as projects are launching for both Develo and PING, the organization as a whole is struggling financially, making it difficult to secure adequate staff to sustain our projects in the short term. In light of current discussions with Ministry of Health, for-profit partners and others, PING believes that both will be able to carry out long-term plans.

PING relies on strong partnerships, expanding our hybrid operation model, working with local government and continuing to train local youth, ultimately creating a methodology for expansion that can be applied to various developing countries. Much of PING’s success to date has been tied to these business practices and our innovative business practices, as we move to expand this in coming years.

In light of our past successes, partners including government, international funders and local for-profits have expressed interest in continuing working with PING, and we are continually approached by organizations in Africa who are interested in forging collaborations who are interested in PING’s focus on creating sustainable products and weaving lessons learned into future products.

PING aims to expand operations to 3 to 5 countries in the next 3 years. In each, PING’s youth mentorship program will be replicated and local offices will be 70% youth led, with an understanding that this will require us to grow thoughtfully and may take time to establish but will ultimately be the most sustainable as youth can grow within the organization as we transition to government funding.

In the short-term, PING is looking to launch and expand several products, including Dintshang. Additionally, PING hopes to expand the piloted malaria surveillance and mapping project with the support of the Ministry of Health and interested funding partners. PING is in talks with various branches of the MOH to discuss new projects as well. PING also hopes to solidify a partnership with a research institution to ensure that our projects are held to the highest monitoring and evaluation standards as we move forward. By the end of 2013, PING would like to see an expansion to Mozambique, where partnerships have already been forged with local partner organizations. At the same time, PING looks to see its for-profit arm, Develo, secure product funding and add to PING’s long-term sustainability.

SE LOGRO ATENDER A 300 JOVENES DE 12 A 20 AÑOS DE EDAD, CONCIENTIZANDO ACERCA DE LA IMPORTANCIA DE CUIDARSE EN ASPECTOS DE LA SALUD Y DEJAR ALGUNA DROGA, SE LOGRO INFORMAR ADECUADAMENTE SOBRE LA SEXUALIDAD Y LO IMPORTANTE QUE ES PARA FORMAR UNA FAMILIA EN EL FUTURO, DEMOSTRANDO LOS PROS Y CONTRAS, ASI COMO LOGRAMOS FORMAR UN GRUPO DE JOVENES QUE QUIERE HACER CAMBIOS EN LA COMUNIDAD Y MUCHAS MAS.

LOS INDICES DE ALCOHOLISMO, DROGADICCION, EMBARAZOS PREMATUROS, SOBREPESO, VIOLENCIA DISMINUYERON, LOS JOVENES CREARON EMPRESAS QUE AYUDARON AL DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO, EL CENTRO DE CARIDAD COMUNITARIA ATIENDE A MUCHOS JOVENES CON PROBLEMAS SEXUALES, DISCAPACIDADES Y AYUDAS A LA COMUNIDAD EN GENERAL, CANALIZANDO CASOS FUERTES Y GRAVES A OTRAS INSTANCIAS.

REALIZANDO ENCUESTAS A LOS JOVENES EN GENERAL, NO SOLO A LOS ATNEDIDOS.
COMPARANDO CIFRAS ANTERIORES DE LAS ADICCIONES CON LA SECRETARIA DE SALUD.
ENTREVISTANDO A LAS FAMILIAS BENEFICIADAS.

TODO BASADO EN PORCENTAJES DE ACUERDO AL GRADO DE VULNERABILIDAD Y POBREZA DE LA COMUNIDAD.

MOTIVANDOLOS A PARTICIPAR, Y CREANDO MENTALIDADES DIFERENTES, QUE NO TODO ES SOLO TRABAJAR O MIGRAR A LOS EU. QUE NOSOTROS PODEMOS INNOVAR Y TRABAJAR Y AL MISMO TIEMPO AYUDAR. MOTIVAN DOLOS A QUE ATIENDAN EL CENTRO DE CARIDAD, Y QUE NOS PLANTEEN UN PROYECTO QUE A FUTURO PUEDAN ESTABLECER COMO NEGOCIO O EMPRESA PRODUCTIVA Y QUE NO AFECTE EL ENTORNO SOCIAL, CULTURAL Y AMBIENTAL.

DE ACUERDO A LA DEMOCRACIA, CUANDO LOS LIDERES QUE LLEGUEMOS A EDAD AVANZADA O ADULTA, YA NO PODREMOS FORMAR PARTE DEL PROYECTO, EN PRIMERA PORQUE LA ORGANIZACION ES DE JOVENES, Y SIEMPRE TIENE QUE ESTAR FRESCA DE IDEAS, Y FUERTE EN ENERGIAS. LOS JOVENES QUE ESTEN PARTICIPANDO EN EL MOMENTO QUE NOSOTROS TENGAMOS QUE SALIR TENDRAN QUE VOTAR POR LOS NOMINADOS O NOMINADAS, Y VER QUIEN TIENE LAS CARACTERISTICAS DE SER; HUMILDE, FUERTE, INNOVADOR, CREATIVO, GENEROSO, CON CAPACIDAD DE LIDERAZGO Y QUE NUNCA PIERDA LA ESPERANZA Y SENCILLEZ, QUE NOS CARACTERIZA COMO GRUPO.

CON LOS QUE NOSOTROS MIMOS AUTOGENEREMOS, TENEMOS PENSADO ARRANCAR UN PROYECTO PRODUCTIVO DE DULCES CASEROS, DONDE PODAMOS VENDERLOS Y AUTOFINANCIARNOS, ESTOS DULCES SON LIBRES DE TRANSGENICOS, COLORANTES Y CONSERVADORES, HECHOS CON RECURSOS 100% NATURALES Y QUE NO AFECTAN TU ALIMENTACION DIARIA, TAMBIEN VENDIENDO PRODUCTOS EOCLOGICOS QUE YA SABEMOS HACER, COMO LIBRETAS, FLORES DE PET, FLOREROS, ALCANCIAS, PORTAPAPELES. ETC.

Iniciamos dando talleres gratuitos a nuestros jóvenes voluntarios y voluntarias. Capacitados en temas de salud, derechos humanos y cuestiones de género. Brindándoles herramientas para resolver problemáticas comúnmente generadas en el ámbito social. Estos jóvenes especializados en cada área ofrecerán servicios de calidad a las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales que se atenderán durante los primeros tres meses. Ellas tendrán previas consejerías, atención médica y jurídica hasta donde nos sea posible. Posteriormente, estaremos realizando talleres o charlas para todas estas mujeres donde integraremos los temas primordiales y profundizando los de su mayor interés. Para después crear los grupos de autoayuda ya mencionados.

Con el paso del implemento de las actividades evaluamos las necesidades y problemáticas de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales. Manteniendo un contacto con los grupos de ayutoayuda creados para el beneficio de su comunidad. Esto nos generará ir contribuyendo en los servicios más solicitados.

Durante la ejecución del proyecto en el estado de Campeche para conocer las necesidades de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales, iniciaremos por definir sus problemáticas más graves. En el caso de salud, darles tratamientos por si existe alguna ITS o un VIH/ SIDA. Para después enfrentar obstáculos que nos permitan aprovechar una mejor calidad de vida para las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales. Dado a lo anterior, generar mejores oportunidades a través de los 48 talleres manifestados en diversos ámbitos y de múltiples maneras. Además las 10 mujeres promotoras serán capacitadas para dar estos talleres, en los cuáles, reconocen las particularidades identitarias y locales. Existirá un control en la aplicación de cuestionarios pre y post, donde al finalizar cada sesión nos arrojaran las mejoras y debilidades de las mujeres. Por consiguiente, nos guiaremos de las actitudes presentadas para sacar los diagnósticos más vinculados. Garantizando que los derechos de las mujeres no apliquen un enfoque de género.

En estos momentos impartimos capacitaciones en módulos manejando temas de género, equidad, derechos humanos, sexualidad e ITS y VIH/ SIDA. Donde como finalidad formaremos a jóvenes promotores especializados en los temas e integrándose en la participación de los talleres a dar.

La participación destacada definirá este apartado. El perfil de los nuevos líderes tiene que ser integro en valores e iniciativa. Con el paso del trayecto se irán empoderando los nuevos integrantes.

El financiamiento para continuar con el proyecto se logrará integrando a otras instituciones y organización. Haciendo más proyectos que nos permitan obtener recursos en estas áreas.