dc.description.abstract | Many methods are used by TASO Entebbe center in creating awareness on gender based violence
these are; face to face methods, group sessions methods, lecture methods, counseling methods,
Home visit methods among others and they are all facilitated by the counselors, medics and
sometimes expert clients. During awareness creation TASO experts follow the guide lines from
the ministry of Health which are designed by the ministry itself. These methods are used through by TASO in creating
awareness on GBV which include, use of the media, combining efforts with every partners in the
community, to increase on the follow up, to go to the communities not sitting in offices,
government should provide funds, more man power to offer counseling and so many others.
one on one counseling, question and answer, teaching format like in a class room setting and
discussions
TASO Entebbe center uses methods that are gender sensitive in nature since they look at male and
female, boys and girls in a broader perspective .The methods used by TASO in creating awareness
on GBV are very effective in a way that there are positive outcomes seen through change of
behavior from undesirable situations to desirable situations.
In order these methods to be effective there many factors that have contributed to their
effectiveness including, smooth relationship between facilitators and clients, offering professional
counseling, offering sessions repeatedly, having dialogues with clients through discussions and
follow ups by calling our clients and visiting them in their homes. Many strategies have been
suggested in order to strengthen and enhance the existing methods used | en_US |