Velma: Mentoring the Next Generation
April 25, 2024
As an aspiring teacher, I feel equipped with knowledge of how I can help my students who have experienced trauma.
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Magdalene: Equipping Girls to Shine
March 18, 2024
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
November 20, 2023
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!
Mental Healing, a photo series
May 24, 2022
I was that sad girl because of the rape and trauma that had impacted me. I felt so hopeless. I even altered my name to pretend to be someone else. I had lost trust in everyone and thought that they were going to harm me just like the perpetrator did, I knew him well too.
Linet: Disabilities Are Not Inabilities
March 15, 2022
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.
Jean: Empowering Others to Dream
May 19, 2020
I want to ensure that the system adjusts to meet the needs of disadvantaged women in the community, and until we see change, we can empower these women to be the ones who will take a stand within their spheres of influence.
The Importance of Survivors in Leadership
May 8, 2020
Great leadership draws from conviction, and effective advocacy draws from understanding our community’s needs.
Sexual Assault Awareness Tips: Healing as a Survivor
April 27, 2020
Speak out and raise your voice against sexual violence! Know that you are not alone.
Sexual Assault Awareness Tips: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
April 20, 2020
If you know a survivors, use these 9 helpful tips to support them.
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