Self-defense courses were organized for homeless women.
Free five-workout course they offer to go through в Moscow homeless women struggling with alcohol and drug addiction as part of the rehabilitation program "Halfway House" (one of the projects of the charitable organization "Nochlezhka").
The women will study "Krav Maga"—a system of self-defense and hand-to-hand combat that includes not only defensive techniques but also strategies for avoiding dangerous situations. The first lesson was held on July 27.
According to Nochlezhka volunteers, every homeless woman who comes to them has experienced some form of violence at least once in her life.
“This is a very traumatic experience that greatly affects both the woman herself and the choice of the right help for her. A self-defense course is an opportunity for any woman to feel more confident and stronger. And for a woman in the vulnerable situation of homelessness, it's often a matter of survival," says the director of the Moscow branch of Nochlezhka Daria Baibakova. .
"Nochlezhka" operates in Petersburg и MoscowLast year, nearly 10 people turned to the organization for help.
Photo: "Nochlezhka"