Pelokgale drama to launch soon

Kgomotso Molelekeng | Tuesday February 25, 2014 15:33

The 26-episode drama is expected to hit TV screens a week after the launch.

The programme manager of the shelter, Gaofengwe Kabubi told Showbiz that they are trying to sensitise the nation about this pressing issue of GBV, which keeps on growing daily.

“We have a book so far on this subject which is called Stories of Courage which was compiled by the women’s shelter.  After all we gathered all the stories shared by survivors of GBV. We decided to bring the book to life in a form of drama so as to teach people how to survive this issue,” she said.

She added that as an organisation based in Gaborone, they realised that they are not reaching other parts of the country as much as they would have wanted to.

She said this realisation made them start this TV project and they have faith it will spread the message and reach people in far-flung corners of the country. 

“Gender violence is an issue that affects everyone one way or the other.  If it is not happening to you then it may be your friend, relative or even neighbour.  They might be victims of it.  All the research we did proved that this is a pressing issue that needs serious attention,” she said.

On the day, the shelter will also have GBV training manual for communities.  She said they would also be launching the shelter’s new logo that sums up what the shelter is all about - bringing hope, peace and home to victims of gender violence.

“We would also be launching the In Her Shoes training tool kit, which is intended to teach service providers on how to help victims of gender violence. The kit is designed in a way that the helper will be put in the victim’s shoes so as they experience and feel what they are going through,” she said.

Kabubi explained that this way the service provider would be able to help the victims well.

KSWS was established in 1998 in response to GBV in particular violence against women.

Its mission is to end GBV through the provision of temporary shelter, counselling, advocacy and community education and outreach.

KSWS has constantly provided psychosocial support to women, men and children, shelter to women who are survivors of GBV and their children for over 15 years.