Do It For/With Her Initiative Concludes Three Days of Advocacy and Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls

The ‘I'm Human’ Organisation's Do It For/With Her movement concluded with survivor empowerment, economic inclusion, and Velveeta Viban's digital safety book.

A cross-section of participants at the event. Photo by: blackboy_237

On December 7, 2025, The I’m Human Organisation, led by humanitarian and women’s rights advocate Velveeta Viban, successfully concluded this year’s Do It For/With Her Initiative; three days of creative activism, survivor empowerment, healing conversations and economic inclusion aimed at ending violence against women and girls, at Elite Officers, Akwa, Cameroon. The initiative mobilised survivors, internally displaced women, young people, media, corporate institutions, financial partners and male allies across Cameroon.

It began with the “Create For Her” event on 30 November, which focused on symbolic acts of nurturing and growth. Participants painted flower pots and planted flowers using nature as a metaphor for nurturing women, protecting girls and rebuilding communities. The session also included self-defence classes, equipping young women with tools for confidence and safety, while encouraging agency, body awareness and personal security. Partners on Day one were Meraki and Coldstone Creamery.

Day Two, on December 6 2025, was tagged “Invest In Her”. It featured panel discussions unpacking workplace harassment, community norms, domestic violence, trauma, healing, mental health and taboos surrounding abuse. Contributors included corporate leaders, financial institutions, the creative industry, and representatives from the Ministry of Women and the Family. Speakers explored workplace safety, toxic behaviour and taboos, mental health and healing, trauma support, financial inclusion, and creativity as advocacy. 

Recipients of the Do It For/With Her start up capital pose with their checks.Beneficiaries pitched business ideas and are survivors or women from vulnerable situations from across the country. Photo by: blackboy_237

A major highlight of the event was the announcement of the I’m Human Women’s Investment Fund to support displaced women and survivors seeking to start businesses. These women pitched live to a jury, and selected beneficiaries received startup capital funded by Maviance and MNAF, principal sponsors of the initiative.

During the event, Velveeta Viban officially launched her new book on digital safety for girls, which includes practical activities and learning exercises designed to help young girls spot early signs of online violence and create protective circles. The publication is already being used in schools in Kenya, and will be rolled out across other African countries progressively.

Velveeta Vibian, Founder of I'm Human Org, launching the Walk4Her segment.  Photo by : blackboy_237

The Finale, themed “Walk For Her”, took place the following day. It featured a powerful advocacy runway for girls, women, and men showcasing fashion as activism, with designers using their collections to speak against violence. The walk also included persons with disabilities and persons with albinism, demonstrating solidarity with survivors. Designs from

Keli Luxe, Bousomi Sportswear, Amah Fashion House, Chana’s Millinery, Eboh Design and Manzo Accessories rocked the runway. 

The final panel, We Men For Women, featured male allies speaking on toxic masculinity, fatherhood, raising boys differently, emotional education for men and the need for men to become active participants in ending gender-based violence.

Differently abled ; Mme Leonie Teukam a survivor and recipient of start up funds walking the runway to raise awareness on violence against women living with disabilities. Photo by: blackboy_237

Speaking at the event, Velveeta Viban, Founder of the I’m Human Organization, said, “We must go beyond speaking about violence and build systems that prevent it through education, digital safety, economic empowerment, male allyship and community healing”. She further emphasized the growing need to implement these actions in today’s society. 

Speakers at the three-day event include Jean Jacques Moukoko Elame, Managing Director of Capital Markets and Structural Finance, Central and East Africa, and Actress and Producer, Stephanie Tum. 

Stephanie Tum, Cameroonian actress and producer addressing the role of creatives in shaping culture and advocating to end violence against women. Photo by: blackboy_237

Other sponsors and partners include: Maviance, MNAF, Boowee, Guinness, Waspito, Sevenstars, Kodi, Bikoule, PAW, Global Women Forum, 21st Time Magazine, Tchombe TV, Télé Asu, BellaNaija, CRTV, Parler d’elles, Makeda, and Qhuinz Lipline. 

‘I’m Human Org’ is a social impact program driving women’s rights, digital safety, gender-based violence prevention, youth empowerment and mental health across Africa. The organisation works with survivors, displaced women, schools and communities through storytelling, capacity building, community programs and advocacy.