Lalam Joyce, 36, a mother of five was abandoned by her husband, Franco Obita. Everything was gone, including a lot from the business she ran, resulting in emotional pain that got her contemplating to walk away from her children, let alone suicide. The bottom had fallen out.
She, like many vulnerable women in this refugee resettlement, are often recommended to WORUDET paralegal workers like Aidha for help. so, Joyce earnestly sought Aidha’s audience, and it paid off.
Aidha too gained audience with Lalam’s husband Francis, in a fruitful conversation that ended with a mediation session. During this session, Aidha relayed knowledge about human rights and the rights of children, what resulted was deeper reflection, and a surprising change of course.
Thanks to this attempt, Lalam and Francis reconciled and began to talk about a way forward for their family. Farming activities and attending church together would soon kickstart their recovery, they noted.
Through Aidha’s work, WORUDET provides both practical help and supportive avenues in which vulnerable women like Joyce can seek respite, solace, and guidance amidst abuse and domestic violence.
Lalam herself has since gotten on board helping five other couples in the community to come out of domestic violence. WORUDET’s Family Reconciliation and empowerment efforts in the settlements highly depend on progress like Joyce’s to keep reaching out.
