The Safe Haven Women’s Organization, UK with Vivian Moyo
In this episode of Obehi Podcast, I am going to be joined by Vivian Moyo who will share her experience with us and how she transformed her personal pains into purpose and now helping other people in the UK to do the same.
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What are the importance of African diaspora Women’s Organizations
African diaspora women’s organizations play an important role in advancing the rights and interests of women of African descent and they need to be encouraged. Here are five key reasons why these organizations are so important:
- Advocacy: African diaspora women’s organizations advocate for policies and practices that address the unique challenges faced by women of African descent, such as discrimination, gender-based violence, and economic inequality.
- Community Building: These organizations provide a sense of community and belonging for women of African descent, creating a space for them to connect with others who share their experiences and concerns.
- Empowerment: African diaspora women’s organizations provide women with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to become more confident and assertive in pursuing their goals and ambitions.
- Leadership Development: These organizations often provide leadership development opportunities for women, helping them to develop the skills and experience needed to take on leadership roles in their communities and beyond.
- Social and Cultural Preservation: African diaspora women’s organizations play an important role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of women of African descent, celebrating their contributions to society and promoting greater awareness and appreciation of their unique perspectives and experiences.
Some Key Points In This Episode
- How she started with the Safe Haven Women project in the UK,
- What is Safe Haven Women Organization about?
- How can people benefit from Safe Haven Women’s Organization?
The Full Interview with Vivian Moyo
About The Guest: Vivian Moyo
My name is Vivian Moyo, the founder of Safe Haven Women’s Organization and we are in partnership with Hatcham House.
Often it’s the deepest pain that empowers you to discover who you really are. My story is filled with broken pieces, terrible choices, and ugly truths. It’s also filled with a major comeback, peace in my soul, and a second chance in life.
I was born in Zimbabwe. As a young girl, I was rejected by my father and my mum died when I was only 3 years old. I moved to the UK to live with my uncle when I was just 11 years old. Living with my uncle, I felt unloved and rejected and left home when I was 17 years old.
By the time I was 24 years old I had been pregnant twice and lost two children. My pain then became my purpose.
I was now determined to help others who might be going through a similar trauma as mine. Here is a comfortable and supportive environment, we offer South-East London women a highly personalized approach for each of our client’s individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they’re striving for.
The center is in south London and we welcome women preferably in the boroughs of Southwark, Greenwich, Lewisham, and Lambeth.
We can also consider women from other South London boroughs and neighborhoods. The services we offer women in the center are peer support & counseling, psychotherapy, therapy for depression and anxiety, stress management, addiction & recovery, spiritual counseling, domestic violence counseling, employability skills, business start-up support – workshops & coaching.
Women in the center will be doing activities such as storytelling, arts & crafts painting, fun games, music & dance, and group activities.
For more information regarding the services we offer please visit our website Safehavenwomen.org
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