Healthy actions start with emotional wellbeing. During the #16Days, we highlight how fostering self-awareness & emotional resilience helps men take accountability & build safer relationships. Change begins within. 💪 #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism #EmotionalWellbeing

What is the #16Days of Activism? A global campaign (Nov 25 - Dec 10) to: 🔸 Raise awareness about gender-based violence 🔸 Promote accountability 🔸 Take action to create safer communities Together, we can #EndGBV! 💪 #16DaysOfActivism #ViolenceFreeFuture #CommunityAction

Fatherhood is so important, and we are here to support dads and their families to have healthy relationships. A simple pledge can be: 🔸 Share more quality time with your kids 🔸 Encourage open conversations 🔸 Lead by example #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism #DadsMakingADifference

We pledge to acknowledge the widespread harm of Femicide, and work to include everyone, particularly men and boys, in changing norms, attitudes, and behaviours that contribute to gender-based violence. #16daysofaction #endGBV #makeapledgetoday

We pledge to keep the voices of survivors at the heart of everything we do. We provide trauma-informed care that respects their journeys and promotes healing while acknowledging the importance of accountability. Listening to those who have lived it will help us end GBV #16days

Thank you to King's College Dean of Students Joe Henry for his continued commitment to ending gender-based violence and fostering safety and equality both on campus and in his personal life! 🙌 #16DaysOfAction #EndGBV #LeadershipMatters #PromotingEquality

Thank you to the students of Fanshawe College for creating this powerful video in remembrance of the 14 women who lost their lives in the École Polytechnique massacre. Join us tonight at 5:30 in Victoria Park for the candlelight vigil. 💜 #RememberThe14 #EndGBV #35Years

Due to inclement weather and safety concerns, tonight’s vigil has been canceled. 💜 While we cannot gather in person, our commitment to remembrance and honoring those impacted remains strong. Stay safe, and let’s continue to commemorate in meaningful ways. #EndGBV #StaySafe

Thank you to Huron University and their Gender-Based Violence Specialist for stepping up during the #16DaysOfAction. 💜 Campus leadership is vital in ending GBV, and your commitment to safer spaces inspires us. We’re grateful for your partnership and dedication to change. #EndGBV

Thank you to the incredible team at Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre for their #16daysofaction pledge, and all the ways you support women and families in our community. 💜 Your free pantry is just the tip of the iceberg—your care and dedication go so much deeper. #endvaw #partnership

Thank you to Anova for your incredible work in the community and for being such great partners in the fight to end gender-based violence. We're grateful for your participation in the #16DaysOfAction and for all you do to create safety and change. 💜 #EndGBV #CommunityPartners

During our #16daysofaction campaign, we went to college and university campuses in London and had fantastic conversations with students about GBV and ways they can challenge this in their lives and future careers. Check out some of their pledges!

On this final day of the #16DaysOfAction, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the London Community Foundation for supporting our work through the Community Vitality Grant and for the incredible impact they have on so many organizations in our community! Working together to #endvaw

The #16DaysOfActivism may be ending, but our commitment is not. Our ED, managers, and leaders pledge to live out these promises every day—working tirelessly to drive change, fill gaps, and build a safer community. Together, we’ll keep making progress. #LeadershipInAction

For nearly 2 years, we’ve partnered with LINCK, Family Services Kent, CK Health Alliance, Victim Services, The Women’s Centre, & Restorative Justice CK. Together, we’ve trained police, shared resources, & tackled local challenges. We pledge to keep closing gaps. #16DaysOfActivism

The Changing Ways office will be closed from December 24, 2024, to January 2, 2025. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and safe holiday season and takes time to embrace the winter spirit. We’ll be back in 2025! Keep an eye on our page for helpful resources!

We recognize that the holidays can bring both challenges and joys. If you’re in need of support, visit our resource page here: changingways.on.ca/resources. For additional resources, dial 211! Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and warm holiday season.

We were grateful to attend Fanshawe College's Heart to Heart event yesterday to engage with students and discuss healthy relationships, consent, and open communication! At the root of love is respect and kindness #ChangingWaysProjects #communityengagement

📢 Join Us for Our Open House! 📢 📍 555 Southdale Rd E 🗓 Friday, Feb 28 | 3–5 PM ✅ Tour our space ✅ Meet our Board & team ✅ Learn about our 2025 initiatives ✅ Network with community partners Enjoy refreshments & free parking! See you there! 🎉 #OpenHouse #Community

Ahead of the provincal election on February 27, a group of Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women organizations sent a survey to all local candidates. We believe that Gender-Based Violence and VAW are important provincial issue that matters at the ballot box.