Panzi’s Perspectives: Stories from Bukavu and Beyond
All of Panzi’s advocacy efforts, programs, and initiatives are a result of many extremely passionate, caring, and selfless individuals. Panzi’s Perspectives was created to give you an inside look into our work.
A look into the Youth Ambassador Program
Hear from Rosine, a Panzi Youth Ambassador from our first cohort of the program. Read to hear details about her experience, some helpful advice for others considering the program, and insight into the advocacy angle of the program.
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No to violence against women – together, let’s support survivors.
Hear from UKANE ASSUMANI Didier, Panzi Youth Ambassador (YAP) member, and his perspective working alongside fellow YAP members to reduce rape culture worldwide.
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Trainings for Panzi Foundation and Panzi Hospital Staff
Learn about the two training courses which were held at Panzi Foundation for foundation and hosptial staff on “Protection against Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH)” and “Fundamental Humanitarian Standard of Quality and Accountability (CHS)”.
Gender equality in health, an essential right for women
A survey conducted under the Tumaini project “Health and Rights of Women, Adolescents and Children” in the DRC, demonstrates the central influence of gender as a determinant of inequalities in health.
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Everyone Deserves Safe, High-Quality Health Care
As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on Panzi’s history, dating back to 1999 when Dr. Mukwege opened Panzi Hospital. Learn about our history and how you can help ensure safe, high-quality health care for the individuals who need it the most.
How do we prevent Gender-Based Violence in war?
A unique perspective from a Panzi Youth Ambassador, who grew up in Kinshasa, miles away from the conflict in the eastern DRC.
Healing in Harmony Music Therapy Program
Make Music Matter’s Healing in Harmony music therapy program (HiH) is a form of group therapy bringing together survivors with a local trained psychologist and music producer to write, record, and produce songs.
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Cash support for survivors of sexual violence in the Kalehe Highlands
Panzi has granted cash to 75 survivors of sexual violence from the cities of Numbi, Shanje and Lumbishi in the Kalehe highlands, South Kivu province, during the 1st quarter of 2024.
RECENT NEWS & UPDATES
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