sexual assault awareness 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.
MEANINGFUL ARTICLES FOR SURVIVORS
Explore our empowering blogs authored by survivor leaders and experts, offering invaluable insights and support on the journey to healing and empowerment.
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.
Meet Lydia Matioli: Author of Pendo’s Power
Serving as Freely in Hope’s Program & Partnerships Director, Lydia coordinates, designs, and implements programs that exemplify best practices on ending the cycle of sexual violence. Lydia is also on the Brave Movement Global Survivor Council.
Highlights From Our Scholars Retreat
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!
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!
Resources that protect children
Freely in Hope provides education, resources, and community trainings that prevent child sexual abuse. here are resources that can help you protect children in your community.
Pendo’s Power Launches in Kenya!
Freely in Hope celebrated the launch of Pendo’s Power, our very first illustrated children’s book that teaches parents and children how to prevent child sexual abuse. Our launch was held in Nairobi, Kenya with sponsors including Kenya National Library Service, ICEA Lion, and the Directorate of Children’s Services.
meet survivor leaders
Discover the transformative journeys of survivor leaders and find inspiration to embrace your own path to thriving. Dive into their stories and envision the possibilities!
Q& A From Pain to Power – The Super Girls Revolution with Magdalene
As a survivor of sexual violence, I started SGR in my mother’s backyard because the need to ensure girls were supported through mentorship, education, and empowerment was so urgent. My dream was always consistent: to mentor girls to take up space and be leaders, allowing every light in the community to shine.
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.
