LRF Mutare lawyer, Christine Sungayi, addressing people at Kentucky Farm Impact (2) It is not always easy to track the immediate impact of advocacy initiatives and whether the media advocacy has achieved its objectives. However, LRF Harare reported that 22% of their clients approached the office after hearing the radio and television programmes. Reaching out to marginalised communities such as Davata, in Masvingo Province, gave people, particularly women and children, an opportunity to learn and gain the confidence to raise their voices and demand their rights. Strengthened alliances and networks with partner NGOs and coalitions helped build the critical mass needed for successful advocacy initiatives. TRAINING & INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1) Paralegal Training (2) The three trainee paralegals from Bulawayo and Gweru underwent Stage 3 training in February, which focussed on alternate dispute resolution, specifically negotiation and mediation. They wrote a theory paper and were assessed on the application of practical skills in these areas. They have still to complete a second assignment, after which they will get their Stage 3 certificates. Paralegal Seminars (2) 41