Dr Kate McAlpine

Thrilled to have a chapter featured in this book, where I describe Ujasiri as a leadership capacity that enhances power within, creates power with, & challenges others' power over women & children. 🔗amzn.to/3NVmNe3 @FieldingGradU @WomenFund_TZ teapawt.net/C4CEastAfrica/status/1…

Change the Law to Make Phone Companies More Responsible for Children's Online Welfare - Sign the Petition! chng.it/NbrDZG4S via @UKChange

I just signed the petition calling on Paula Vennells, the former CEO of the Post Office to be stripped of her CBE. Will you sign too? #MrBatesVSThePostOffice you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio… via @38degrees

Not sure that Michael Grade and @Ofcom are fully on top of their online safety responsibilities #bbclaurak

"I have everything but I don't have anything" Young adult's testimony about the unarticulated loss of growing up in care. #care_reform Launching our report on care-leavers' experiences with @WorldChildhoodF @C4CEastAfrica @ChildFrontiers @pamojaleo @RCEastAfrica

Tapping into the #wisdom_of_children to build #safeschools

I’ve just signed the Open Letter from Fellows of the Royal Society of Arts (@theRSAorg) in support of staff @RsaUnion striking for improved pay and restoration in the level of employer pension contribution. Please share, and (if a Fellow) sign: thersa.info.

If we fail to address the epidemic of violence that results in inter-generational trauma and inhibits our collective wellbeing all other investments in the #SDGs will be for nothing.

(2/3) We used the safety continuum to explore how fear shapes the experiences of people in Shinyanga. For women & children, situations without choice & control, like early marriages, trigger feelings of unsafety, leading to ongoing stress unease, often unspoken but deeply felt.

(1/3) Safety isn't just a binary concept, it’s a spectrum. But what triggers us to feel unsafe? When life's challenges surpass our physiological limits, we enter our "unsafe" zone. However, with CHOICE, CONTROL & TIME LIMIT, we can take risks while keeping that safety net intact.

(2/2) To move forward, let’s bridge the disconnect between feelings, thoughts, and actions. Let's empower ourselves and our communities by acknowledging the impact of our emotions on behaviour. @WomenFund_TZ #EveryoneExperiencesFear

(1/2) Societal norms pressure people to hide their emotional struggles, even though the community advocates care, compassion & togetherness. This perpetuates the cycle of poverty, dependency, and isolation that holds so many of us back. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Dzfm7U

Fear inhibits our inner power. Men's fear of losing control fuels anger and violence. Women and children’s fear of the patriarchal systems limits their potential for growth. My research with @C4CEastAfrica and @WomenFund_TZ unveils this cycle of fear 👉 bit.ly/3Dzfm7U.

In a patriarchal system, everyone experiences fear. In Shinyanga, men externalise fear due to external factors, women internalise fear due to societal roles, & children fear punishment, expulsion, and even death. What are the consequences of this? #WFT #EveryoneExperiencesFear

In our recent project, Shinyanga residents shared that education access is key. To make it real, families must be equitable, schools need better infrastructure, & the gov should enforce education laws. Let's turn aspirations into actions! See more 👉 bit.ly/45cTg7a

Tradition finds comfort in patriarchal norms, which shape who we are. Yet, questioning these norms unveils a complex divide. Challenging hierarchies can be tough, but as we pursue progress, let's foster diverse conversations with empathy. 🗣️ @C4CEastAfrica #SocialAcceptance

What makes a 'good man'? In Shinyanga 🇹🇿 it's about financial stability, family support & authority. But should dominance & violence be the norm? My research w/ @C4CEastAfrica & @WomenFund_TZ sheds light on challenging perceptions: bit.ly/3Dzfm7U #SocialAcceptance

Adhering to social norms ensures acceptance. But is it okay to deviate? My research w/ @C4CEastAfrica & @WomenFund_TZ in Shinyanga, TZ shows young people, women & progressive men challenging patriarchal beliefs but many still hold onto old norms. 🔗 bit.ly/3Dzfm7U

At C4C, we know that there are thousands of citizens who seek to do the right thing, which is why we strive to amplify their voices and evidence the power of community-led approaches to transformative change. See some of these inspiring solutions here 🔗 bit.ly/45cTg7a

It was a real honour to work with the Shinyanga community over the course of our two-year PAR project, alongside WFT-T. Check out some of the community's solutions for safer and more inclusive social practices aimed at reducing VAWC. 🔗 bit.ly/45cTg7a