Activities:
Based on the guidelines and the objectives of the organization, AAV has been involved in the following activities to achieve its goals and arrive at its mission.
Organized training sessions for the local leaders on how to handle the victims of domestic violence and the perpetrators. Trained Local Council leaders to enact bye laws to regulate negative habits in society such as drug abuse, alcohol consumption, bride wealth, chastisement of women and children, including children’s contribution to domestic chores.
Carried out awareness campaigns to sensitize individuals and groups of individuals on their rights.
AAV supports Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) among women in the community.
Yet to establish rehabilitation and counseling centers. This is intended to attend to the victims who have been psychologically tortured in order to re-build their self esteem, confidence, competence and capacity to participate in socio-economic activities and live normal healthy lives.
Promoted and carried out educational programs and functional adult literacy programs to eradicate illiteracy and ignorance levels that hinder the advance of justice/ rights awareness.
Provided legal aid and advocacy programs where cases need the intervention of the courts to attain justice.
Yet to be involved in guiding the litigation processes for cases that have to be taken to the court in order to attain justice.
Developed income generating activities to increase productivity and incomes such as tree planting, arts and crafts, good agricultural methods, local or small business activities for women to enhance/promote their income levels.
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