Ennie Tembo is a young woman studying Development Planning and Management at Midlands State University. She is confident, motivated and passionate about addressing complex issues that affect girls and young women including unfair discrimination, gender-based violence and limited access to economic opportunities.
My key takeaway from the LEMHs bootcamp came from the session on Intersectionality. I understood that intersectionality is a critical framework to get how different forms of discrimination intersect and by acknowledging these intersections, we can develop effective strategies to address the specific needs of diverse groups of women. Therefore, achieving equity is key to address challenges faced by young women.
The mentorship aspect of the LEMHs program equipped with life skills especially communication and personal development. I learnt how to be an effective leader and how to plan and implement advocacy work.
After the bootcamp, I want to raise awareness on women’s rights, encouraging other young women to participate and take up space in leadership roles so they can better represent the needs of fellow women. I will also raise awareness on gender-based violence and ensure that those affected have access to essential services.