The proposal to the Charis Foundation was approved and work began to explore how to create the most effective tool kit that churches can use to create a safe place for victims of sexual violence. The priority at the Task Force meeting was determined to be the need to BREAK THE SILENCE on this issue in churches and communities.

There are many different tool kits out there and many are rather large manuals which often sit unused on shelves. The Task Force did not want this to happen. It was decided that a tool or resources that engaged people in an active way would be more effective. The result is that the resource developed has eight (8) stories told through a series of pictures done by a local Malawian artist. The resource was done in the four (4) main languages of Malawi English, Tumbuka, and Yao. It has already been used in one awareness campaign with Children of Blessing Trust, as two of the stories are about children with disabilities. There is also one story of a man that was assaulted and the others describe different actual attacks. Everyone can look at the pictures and relate to what they portray and the facilitators draw out some really useful discussions.

In 2015 this resource will be disseminated through Churches and umbrella Church bodies. The pictures of the eight (8) stories are fifty-two (52) in total and they can be printed in large posters to be used in the discussions. They are available in soft copy and can be shared to whoever may want them.