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Freely in Hope equips survivors and advocates to lead in ending the cycle of sexual violence through holistic education, leadership development, and storytelling platforms. Operating in Kenya and Zambia, Freely in Hope funds high school and university scholarships, counseling, safe housing, service opportunities, and leadership development programs for young women affected by sexual violence so that they can lead through their rewritten stories. Armed with degrees in law, nursing, psychology, and social work, Freely in Hope scholars graduate ready to influence worldwide systematic change that brings an end to sexual violence.
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How Maryanne’s Story Became Her Strength
The weight of my community’s silence was heavy. Growing up, I didn’t just witness violence; I lived in its shadow, watching as systems and customs quietly expected women to remain small, silenced, and in servitude. I saw women I admired trapped in cycles of abuse, their dignity chipped away until their dreams seemed impossible.
When Believing in Others Becomes Your Purpose
The weight of my community’s silence was heavy. Growing up, I didn’t just witness violence; I lived in its shadow, watching as systems and customs quietly expected women to remain small, silenced, and in servitude. I saw women I admired trapped in cycles of abuse, their dignity chipped away until their dreams seemed impossible.
Why Survivor Leadership Doesn’t Just Help—It Expands Hope
The weight of my community’s silence was heavy. Growing up, I didn’t just witness violence; I lived in its shadow, watching as systems and customs quietly expected women to remain small, silenced, and in servitude. I saw women I admired trapped in cycles of abuse, their dignity chipped away until their dreams seemed impossible.
Lydia’s Journey with Freely in Hope
The weight of my community’s silence was heavy. Growing up, I didn’t just witness violence; I lived in its shadow, watching as systems and customs quietly expected women to remain small, silenced, and in servitude. I saw women I admired trapped in cycles of abuse, their dignity chipped away until their dreams seemed impossible.
How our story began
Fifteen years ago, I made a career shift that completely changed me. Having worked with numerous nonprofits in Kenya and Zambia as a filmmaker, I was going in and out of homes, in and out of villages, and in and out of communities, listening to heart wrenching stories from survivors of sexual violence.
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE—not just a buzzword
Sexual violence doesn’t just leave physical scars, it can have a deep and lasting impact on a survivor’s mental health. Without understanding the devastating effects of trauma, we may unintentionally cause more harm.
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