Voice of Change
A widow-centric Bible-informed curriculum that empowers widows to create meaningful change in their lives.
What is Voice of Change?
Voice of Change (VOC) is a widow-centric Bible-informed widowhood curriculum that seeks to unpack the difficult experiences of widows and enable widowed women to devise actions that can bring meaningful change in their lives.
VOC is our own unique intervention, created to be delivered by widows through widow group settings. The curriculum is a series of topical issues pertinent to widowhood—from parenting, food security, to human rights and land rights.
Why Voice of Change Works
Built on proven approaches for lasting transformation
A Training Method
Integrating proven approaches for community-led transformation
A Stigma Reduction Approach
Helps widows become more aware of the stigma they face, where it comes from, and how it affects them
Culturally Rooted Methodology
Builds on indigenous learning system—storytelling
A Biblical Approach
Uses a subversive reading of Biblical widowhood stories
A Participatory Action Model
Strengthens widows' connectedness, confidence and competence for participatory action
Who Implements Voice of Change
Widows Leading Widows
Widows in widow-to-widow support groups called Leadership Circles (LCs) that meet weekly. These circles are united, holistic, self-funded, self-led, and value peer support as the foundation for transformation.
Partners & Organizations
NGOs, Churches, and CBOs working with widows and interested in implementing Nyanam's intervention (VOC). Partners are vetted for value alignment before joining the Nyanam Voice of Change network.
The Curriculum Structure
A 3-Year Journey of Healing and Transformation
The main curriculum consists of 12 modules, each focusing on the story of one widow in the Bible. These Biblical narratives mirror the real experiences and thematic challenges that widows in low and middle-income countries face today.
12 Modules
Complete Curriculum
8 Sessions per Module
Over 3 Months
1-Hour Meetings
Weekly Gatherings
36 Months
Full Program Duration
A Holistic Approach
We implement holistic programs using Voice of Change across three critical dimensions:
Holistic Well-being
Addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health
Sustainable Livelihoods
Building economic resilience and food security
Leadership Development
Empowering widows as leaders in their communities and families
Ready to Join the Voice of Change?
Whether you are a widow seeking a supportive community, or an organization wanting to implement our curriculum, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey.