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Sessions covered mixed-methods research, AI- The Ntombi Vimbela! And Vimbela uVikele!
supported transcription and synthesis, STATA- Projects strengthened the capacity of facilitators,
based statistical analysis, theory-driven analysis, LBQ co-developers, campus staff, and NGO
research ethics, scientific writing, and research partners to co-produce and implement trauma-
translation. The initiative fostered a supportive informed, peer-led interventions addressing
learning environment that promoted career and sexual violence and mental health. This cultivated
leadership development, while also strengthening sustainable leadership capacity for future campus-
project management, research administration, and based violence prevention and mental health
stakeholder engagement skills through practical programmes.
experience.
The disability research portfolio delivered writing
and public-speaking courses, intensive skills-
development sessions, and continued hosting HSRC
interns. DDI fellows received training to strengthen
regional disability research infrastructure, data
analysis, and dissemination. In collaboration with
Inclusive Practice Africa at UCT, the Unit also
delivered accredited short courses on disability,
GBV, and inclusive healthcare, contributing to
improved understanding of disability disparities,
inclusive service design, and implementation of the
Disability Awareness Toolkit.
Through podcasts, radio interviews, webinars,
Executive Scientist address at NtombiVimbela! policy briefs, media engagement, and academic
Vimbela uVikele! launch.
publications, the Unit strengthened dissemination
skills, promoted equitable knowledge sharing,
and expanded access to GBV prevention research
among youth, students, and community-based
organisations.
Additional initiatives supported postgraduate
supervision, trauma-informed practice, stakeholder
engagement, and measurement strengthening.
Five bursaries were awarded through the Gates
Foundation partnership, alongside mentorship
support for Master’s and PhD candidates at national
and international universities.
Keynote address by Department of Women,
Youth and People with Disabilities Deputy
Minister Hon. Letsike.
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