Kuhusu redrosethorns
redrosethorns ilianza kama duka la mtandaoni la kuuza mishumaa iliyomiminwa kwa mikono, kuanzia 2020. Lengo letu lilikuwa hatimaye kuunda nafasi ambapo tunaweza kuwawezesha wengine kupitia elimu kuhusu afya ya akili, mazoea ya kujitunza, na jinsia/ngono. Tunaamini katika usawa na kuelewa kwamba kuna matatizo ya kijamii ambayo yanaturudisha nyuma na kutufanya tugawanyike na kutawaliwa na mfumo dume. Tunaamini kwamba njia moja ya kusonga mbele na kuvunja minyororo hii, ni kupitia elimu, ufahamu, kujiponya, na jamii.
Kwa kuzingatia dhamira hii, redrosethorns hutoa huduma za kufundisha, kwa kutumia mbinu za tiba ya utambuzi wa tabia (CBT) kuwafundisha watu jinsi ya kuungana na nafsi zao za msingi, na tunatoa warsha juu ya mazoea ya kujitunza ili kujenga kujithamini kwao. Pia tunatoa fursa za uchapishaji - kupitia jarida letu la kila mwaka na jarida la mtandaoni - ili kuwahimiza watu binafsi kuzungumza na kutoa sauti zao. Hadithi zetu ndizo zinazotuunganisha, lakini pia ndizo zinazotuwezesha kuelekea kwenye mwelekeo ambao unalingana zaidi na sisi ni nani, maadili yetu na shauku zetu. Ni kwa njia hii tunaweza kuanza kusambaratisha mfumo dume, mtu mmoja aliyewezeshwa, na jamii zilizowezeshwa kwa wakati mmoja.
In March 2023, our visionary founder, Kirsty Anne Richards, was spotlighted in WOMLEAD Magazine. She shared the inspiring story of the genesis of redrosethorns and discussed her unique approach to using writing as a therapeutic tool for cultivating positive mental health.
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Goodenough College and the Worshipful Company of World Traders host International Women's Day 2023
In honour of International Women's Day 2023, Kirsty Anne Richards was invited by the Worshipful Company of World Traders to discuss the topic 'Women Who Change the World.' Throughout history, women have made significant strides in this endeavour, yet there remains much ground to cover. Kirsty Anne explored the nexus between bolstering one's mental well-being and fostering inclusivity across all genders as pivotal components in the march toward societal progress.
She spoke about her personal struggles with imposter syndrome, strongly influenced by society's pervasive gender double standards, and shared her triumph over these internal challenges, ultimately achieving success. Furthermore, Kirsty Anne shed light on the misconception that feminism is often framed as solely a women's issue when, in reality, patriarchal norms adversely affect all genders.
