A Message from our Incoming Executive Director
September 17, 2026
In the last couple of days, I have witnessed something beautiful: a transition woven with care.
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Freely in Hope Announces Historic Transition to Fully Local, Survivor Leadership
September 3, 2026
Founder Nikole Lim steps down after 15 years as organization appoints Fridah Wawira Nyaga as Incoming Executive Director, marking a pivotal shift to African-led governance.
Welcoming our Incoming Executive Director of Freely in Hope
September 3, 2026
It is my distinct honor to introduce our incoming Executive Director, Fridah Wawira Nyaga. Throughout her career, Fridah has been a fierce champion for women’s rights and a strategic leader in the fight against sexual abuse across Kenya.
Partnering with Together Women Rise to Expand Survivor-Led Child Protection in Kenya
December 23, 2025
We are proud to announce a new partnership between Freely in Hope and Together Women Rise, a global community of women and allies advancing gender equality worldwide in the Global South.
Through this partnership, Together Women Rise is investing $50,000 over two years to support the expansion of Pendo’s Power, Freely in Hope’s trauma-informed, play-based program designed to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse in under-resourced communities.
United for Justice: Protesting Child Sexual Violence in Zambia
April 8, 2025
In 2023, we directly impacted over 6,000 people with programs and resources that empower survivors and end sexual violence worldwide! But we didn’t start here…
Reflecting Light: Celebrating Freely in Hope’s 14th Anniversary Gala
November 27, 2024
A few weeks ago, we hosted Reflecting Light: Freely in Hope’s 14th Anniversary Gala that brought together supporters, advocates, and changemakers to highlight the vital work of Freely in Hope.
A Letter from our Directors
April 22, 2024
In 2023, we directly impacted over 6,000 people with programs and resources that empower survivors and end sexual violence worldwide! But we didn’t start here…
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
April 1, 2024
In 2023, we directly impacted over 6,000 people with programs and resources that empower survivors and end sexual violence worldwide! But we didn’t start here—14 years ago, we began by listening to the dreams of one survivor in Kenya and one survivor in Zambia.
Highlights From Our Scholars Retreat
November 20, 2023
Every year, Freely In Hope hosts a four-day retreat for the scholars in Kenya and Zambia. Get a sneak peek into what we learned with each other!
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