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72 – Short Story
“You know what could happen if you choose to let anyone know about this don’t you?” The threat kept bouncing in my head over and over again like worn out tennis ball being pounded against the wall by a super high maniac; each strike bringing a flash of his black lips...
BeyondSurviving – ARC survivor stories
Story 1 My name is Tatenda* I am 17 and was working as a domestic worker earning 120 RTGS until I realized that it was no longer sustainable. My mother is not well and being the breadwinner, I urgently needed to raise funds to pay for her medical bills. I decided to...
Bulawayo Province VFU training
Adult Rape Clinic conducted a two-day Victim Friendly Unit officers training on the management of SGBV survivors targeting VFU officers in the Bulawayo Province. The objectives of the training were to change attitudes of VFU officers as service providers by increasing...
What happens when rape goes unreported?
ape is described as the sexual act that happens to someone without their consent. It is a violation and its a crime to humanity. For many rape survivors, they get a sense of closure and can move on when they report the matter and the perpetrator gets convicted. I...
Peri- Harare VFU Officers Training for the management of SGBV
ARC with support from PSI recently conducted training on SGBV management for Victim Friendly Unit Officers. The 2 days ( April 29-30) training comprised of officers from 3 provinces Mashonaland Central, East and West. External facilitators from the Department of...
Girl with no name
I will be honest about how I truly feel, there is no other way I can tell my story. I have internal scars and currently see no way out of this hand life has dealt me. Maybe there is a “But God” waiting to happen, we will just have to wait and see. There is no name I...
Unoita sei kana uchinge wabatwa chibharo
Zvekuita kana uchinge wabatwa chibharo Taurira munhu waunoziva nekuvimba naye Enda kuchipatara nekukurimidza kana kuti maawa makumi manomwe nemaviri asati apfuura (72 hours) kana kuti (3 days) Kuti ukwanise kuwana rubatsiro runotevera pachena. Kuongororwa utachiona...
Church leaders rally behind fight against sexual gender based violence
Adult Rape Clinic came together with the Zimbabwe Council of Churches to facilitate a Sexual Gender Based Violence Awareness and Prevention Workshop on Wednesday in Harare. The event was part of the Youth Care Week Program which is an awareness raising and advocacy...
How Rape can affect you
Rape is a painful event and it affects your mind and feelings as well as your body. Talking to a counselor will help you feel better with time. It is important to have the support of your family and friends, so that you are encouraged to talk to them about any...
At ARC, our daily lives are encompassed with the task of listening to survivors relate their account of what happened to them. Untold stories which sometimes shock us or move us, yet the strength in these stories are often relatable and told in emotions so raw and real they without a doubt confront our every…
At ARC, our daily lives are encompassed with the task of listening to survivors relate their account of what happened to them. Untold stories which sometimes shock us or move us, yet the strength in these stories are often relatable and told in emotions so raw and real they without a doubt confront our every day lives. How we have wished we could give every survivor an opportunity to own their narrative in a way that can inspire others too.
We have created is a space for all SGBV stories which will range from personal experiences, creative writing, testimonials, poetry, social media advocacy, lived and shared experiences of survivors.
How does this work?
Send us your work whatever form it is in (writing, video, photography , or any other creative form) that speaks on sexual gender based violence (SGBV) to info@adultrapeclinic.org.zw with the preferred title of your blog in the subject line, and any relevant images you would wish to have attached.
No one can tell your story so tell it yourself. No one can write your story so write it yourself.
Please include a short description of yourself as well as a photograph. If you wish to remain anonymous, please tell us in your email. We respect your right to privacy.
The first draft is just you telling yourself the story. – Terry Pratchett
It is important to ensure that your writing is in a style that is understandable and accessible to the general public and that you have checked your spelling and grammar. For all other media, ensure that the quality is suitable for publishing and that the content is well structured and can be easily understood.
If a story is in you, it has got to come out – William Faulkner
Your contribution pieces will be reviewed for spelling and grammar errors and for any possible content improvements. These recommendations will then be sent to you via email, for your consideration before publishing.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we will publish your work, but we do guarantee that we give all work that is submitted to us due consideration.
Fill your WORK with the BREATHING of your HEART