The Mentor Gap

Using Art as a Weapon (Bonus content part 2 )

In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Lee- Germanos. Through the use of Art and Community today's guest Lee- Germanos aims to work towards combating and raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV).  Proceeds from Art sales go to grassroots organizations. Such as Passop focuses on protecting and fighting for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in South Africa.                 https://www.passop.co.za Fight Back SA  provides free self-defense classes & pepper sprays to young women & children living in high-risk & crime-ridden areas.                 https://www.facebook.com/fightback.sa ADAPT - Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) http://www.adapt.org.za If you are interested in finding out more or getting involved You can find The embrace project za at IG: @theembraceprojectza Website: https://www.theembraceproject.com You can find us IG: @thementorgap Thank you for watching!

Using Art as a Weapon (Bonus content part 3 )

In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Lee- Germanos this is the 3rd and final episode for this season thank you for listening.  Through the use of Art and Community today's guest Lee- Germanos aims to work towards combating and raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV).  Proceeds from Art sales go to grassroots organizations. Such as Passop focuses on protecting and fighting for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in South Africa.                 https://www.passop.co.za Fight Back SA  provides free self-defense classes & pepper sprays to young women & children living in high-risk & crime-ridden areas.                 https://www.facebook.com/fightback.sa ADAPT - Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) http://www.adapt.org.za If you are interested in finding out more or getting involved You can find The embrace project za at IG: @theembraceprojectza Website: https://www.theembraceproject.com You can find us IG: @thementorgap Thank you for watching!

Using Art as a Weapon (Bonus content part 1 )

In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Lee- Germanos. Through the use of Art and Community today's guest Lee- Germanos aims to work towards combating and raising awareness around gender-based violence (GBV).  Proceeds from Art sales go to grassroots organizations.  Such as Passop focuses on protecting and fighting for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in South Africa.                 https://www.passop.co.za [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNaWmsxM1MtTXVZekJ1YVIwV3U4T2tuWE9Nd3xBQ3Jtc0trVmI3emxzV3hkTWl4YlczMzB5eEpGVUN5ZFhJbmlrY2pOOUVWcEZyZjZjc2xmeVp6d1JlazFpNmMyVmVfQklCQXcyTUJ0b2ZKQTVoc2p0ZU9TSjRaUGllWWRuWmlzeWxJOWFXV3VBV3RKbXlFcW9aUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.passop.co.za%2F] Fight Back SA  provides free self-defense classes & pepper sprays to young women & children living in high-risk & crime-ridden areas.                 https://www.facebook.com/fightback.sa [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjNmRlVfMGtVejd0VzZfS0J6U1JfZTBTcUI5Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsV1RHcTF4VVQ4OWJiMkJSVFFXbmhYUEJGNkJXX09xSjBjMTBDeElMVk1XblFOREN1czlNdWh3bWJpbGZmcVZUdHIwck9KZUlUekxaZFNxbWhBNmJUSi1LeE5UNDh3UW1qUWdqVlc2cnZ4T19La2lPbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffightback.sa%2F]              ADAPT - Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) http://www.adapt.org.za [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BDUFFVeV93bDRZTVFycWc2aFc4RW1qLXpQQXxBQ3Jtc0tubWNYaFl5U3pkY0JxOVJVS2dLSWxtX2xwcmwtSGR0S04xS2NDX1VmR3ZKWl82YXN3UHVOMmV3SXNfaTVCNm8wTHpnZ1lEcjhZdWQ0R05HLTBxaFhqX1FVdXJYeWlFUE5FdS1mQnVNeVJlaGNaclZjMA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adapt.org.za%2F] If you are interested in finding out more or getting involved  You can find The embrace project za at IG: @theembraceprojectza Website: https://www.theembraceproject.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTAxLWRRT0NsbUVoRzBnZzY0dlV3aGdiU3pOd3xBQ3Jtc0tub1p3UTA2QUlTWXFuODdtN29Ka1AzUHZEdXFxMnQtRG5rRXp5S01adTNNalpfdE9KTUdSd0dLTmMwbjZ1U1BKMXRsUmlHUjRTUEkzWnNLRzhnS2NTejhJd0E2dXhtQnBCbzdWVXRNTTRVbG8yVEFKdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theembraceproject.com%2Fsubmissions] You can find us IG: @thementorgap  Thank you for watching!

The Gut feeling Saying NO!

In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Irene Khumalo who is the director of ADAPT - (Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training) a grass-roots anti-GBV organization based in Alexandra. Their unique approach aims to involve men in creating solutions and reducing the high levels of violence against women and children in Alexandra Township,  as they are able to identify it is not solely a women's problem. ''ADAPT is committed to changing social values and structural factors that perpetuate violence against women by promoting a spirit of interdependence, mutual and co-existence between women and men.''  - (from the site preventgbvafrica.org) They run a Men's Programme counseling and support services for men, both individual and couples therapy group therapy for abusive men and prisoners convicted of rape and other violent crimes. Gender sensitivity training for men is targeted as well. Crisis Counselling for survivors and perpetrators of gender-based violence, individual and group support to survivors of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. For more information, you can find them at adapt@worldonline.co.za you can contact them at +27(0)11 786 6608/ +27(0)11 885 3305/3332 * If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram give us a follow on your streaming platforms.

There Is More to The Story

In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Irene Khumalo who is the director of ADAPT - (Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training) a grass-roots anti-GBV organization based in Alexandra. Their unique approach aims to involve men in creating solutions and reducing the high levels of violence against women and children in Alexandra Township,  as they are able to identify it is not solely a women's problem.  ''ADAPT is committed to changing social values and structural factors that perpetuate violence against women by promoting a spirit of interdependence, mutual and co-existence between women and men.''  - (from the site preventgbvafrica.org) They run a Men's Programme counseling and support services for men, both individual and couples therapy group therapy for abusive men and prisoners convicted of rape and other violent crimes. Gender sensitivity training for men is targeted as well. Crisis Counselling for survivors and perpetrators of gender-based violence, individual and group support to survivors of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.  For more information, you can find them at adapt@worldonline.co.za you can contact them at +27(0)11 786 6608/ +27(0)11 885 3305/3332 * If you enjoyed the content from this episode be sure to JOIN THE TRIBE @thementorgap on Instagram give us a follow on your streaming platforms.