2017 Transformative Highlights
This was truly the year of transformation for us.
Take a look at everything that you helped us accomplish this year!
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16 women in prostitution learned about sexual health, parenting, micro-business, and trauma healing in Nairobi.
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12 children practiced their literacy skills in our program that prevents child abuse which often occurs during school holidays.
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220 students in Machakos learned about how they can prevent sexual violence through our new high school curriculum that will impact even more students next year!
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21 girls learned how to value their body through growing in confidence and self worth in Lusaka.
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7 Freely in Hope survivor-leaders practiced their leadership skills by sharing their stories of hope, facilitating discussions, and leading sessions with hundreds of students in Nairobi.
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12 Freely in Hope scholars came from all over Zambia and Kenya to learn, grow, and heal together at our retreats this year. Nikole’s family joined us too!
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1,200+ people were directly reached through our survivor-led programs that end sexual violence across Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa.