“It Wasn’t Your Fault” And Other Things I Wish You Said
April 15, 2020
Without victim-blaming, throwing pity parties, or turning a blind eye, how can systems support the voices and dreams of survivors in our world?
Survivor Stories
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Alice: Restoring Health
April 13, 2020
Because of Freely in Hope, I realized that I am a survivor and no longer a victim. I am more confident in myself which is why I am able to fight sexual violence.
Sexual Assault Awareness Tips: Finding Courage to Tell Your Story of Hope
April 13, 2020
Be courageous and own your own story –– your story is powerful.
Sexual Assault Awareness Tips: Advocating Against Sexual Violence
April 6, 2020
How you respond as an advocate can be critical in shaping the healing process for a survivor.
Lydia: Coaching Girls in Leadership
March 13, 2020
I hope that other girls will realize how powerful they are, and use this power to bring change to their communities and the world.
Raising the Voices of Tomorrow: The Importance of Educating the Girl Child
March 13, 2020
For so long, the girl child has been abandoned. Withholding education from the young girl has caused her to be seen as an inferior being,
Winnie: Teaching the Next Generation
February 13, 2020
My vision is to see the girl child in school, empowered and independent. I encourage the girls that I teach and interact with to better their lives through education.
Mary: Advocating for Girls Rights
February 13, 2020
FIH gives girls opportunities to change, grow, and most importantly, achieve their dreams. The experience at FIH molds us to be better and stronger women in society.
How Storytelling Helps in the Process of Healing
February 13, 2020
In telling our stories, we regain control over the narrative. We prove to ourselves that we are unbroken.
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