$10,000 GOAL
HELP US RAISE $10,000 DURING SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH.
Globally, 1 in 3 women have experienced sexual assault. In Kenya and Zambia, more than half of survivors were sexually assaulted as children.
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Freely in Hope remains committed to helping survivors thrive! We believe education is a powerful tool to help survivors heal, grow, and achieve their dreams. From access to safe education, counseling, and healthcare, your donation will equip survivors with the holistic support they need to graduate from high school, explore their calling in university, and thrive as community leaders!
meet survivor leaders
Meet our powerful survivor-leaders in Freely in Hope’s programs!
Magdalene: Equipping Girls to Shine
My ultimate dream is to open a safe home for girls who have been rescued from prostitution, are at risk of being sexually abused, and have no one to fight for them. This home will be filled with hope, faith, and love for dreams to be restored so that they are able to go to school, just as I have.
Maryanne: From Survivor to Child Protection Advocate
Maryanne’s story is one of courage, resilience, and hope. As Freely in Hope’s Child Protection Program Coordinator, Maryanne leads sexual abuse prevention programs across Kenya. She equips children, parents, teachers, and organizational leaders with lifesaving knowledge about consent, body safety, and reporting abuse. As she is creating awareness about sexual violence, her dream is to build an art center for children!
Linet: Disabilities Are Not Inabilities
Children with special needs are also vulnerable to sexual abuse, and I see high incidences of sexual abuse cases among my students. As a teacher, I use the knowledge Freely in Hope has given me to advocate for children with unique abilities.
equip survivors to thrive
The Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign (#SAAM) is an international movement that helps us support survivors of sexual assault in Kenya and Zambia. Your donations will help provide lifesaving support for survivors of sexual assault including access to safe education, counseling, healthcare, and school supplies.
upcoming events during #saam
CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING
APRIL 20, 2024
NAIROBI, KENYA
Join us at Playroom Kenya for a special child protection training for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This training is geared toward parents and caregivers of children ages 4-10.
DIVAS IN THE GARDEN
APRIL 20, 2024
OAKLAND, CA
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re collaborating with The Homeplace to provide a musical soul spa for women of color.
AFROSOUL CONCERT
APRIL 26, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
This is private gathering for Freely in Hope donors. We’ll embark on a musical journey from surviving to thriving with artist and alumni, Jean Nangwala. When you donate to our campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, you’ll receive an invitation to join us!
free #saam resources
Try this butterfly hug exercise to center and calm yourself whenever you feel your anxiety rising.
This is a helpful exercise for survivors to bring their bodies to awareness and safety.
