Introducing myself and my journal: addressing transformative behavior change to prevent domestic violence

About Me:
I am a medical graduate from Sofia Higher Medical Academy. Later, I did my masters in Health Evaluation Sciences from University of Virginia, USA. I am active in public health since 1991. I have learnt how to design and implement a comprehensive women health program for women and children at rural, semi rural and urban setting for low income population and also for marginalized women like sex workers. I have also learnt how to use research findings in the implementation of communication and campaign for influencing national plans, policies, and laws for reducing domestic violence against women.

I am married with two children.

My Passions:
working for the grassroots people

My Challenges:
How to contribute to make local government institutions functional for grassroots women

My Vision for the Future:
Institutional accountability strenghtened and the rule of laws are practiced

My Areas of Expertise:
design, implement, and evaluate Sexual & reproductive health; gender and violence against women, HIv/AIDS