FREELY IN HOPE EQUIPS SURVIVORS TO LEAD IN ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS KENYA & ZAMBIA
FREELY IN HOPE EQUIPS SURVIVORS TO LEAD IN ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACROSS KENYA & ZAMBIA
Until there is no victim of sexual violence
We believe in an audacious vision of ending sexual violence. 100% of your donation will fund education for survivors of sexual violence.
Until there is no victim of sexual violence
Freely in Hope equips survivors and advocates to lead in ending the cycle of sexual violence
We believe survivors have the potential to become powerful leaders in their communities.
Our model uses a holistic approach to equip survivors of sexual violence with the resources that they need not just to survive, but to thrive.
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.
Why Survivor Leadership Doesn’t Just Help—It Expands Hope
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.
Access to education has the potential to prevent sexual abuse and re-abuse.
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High school and university scholarships for young women affected by sexual violence.
100%
FIH University Scholars graduate and find employment
We fund educational opportunities for young women affected by sexual violence. Our scholars are high school and university students passionate about using their education and careers to end sexual violence.
92%
of our High School Scholars graduate where the national average is 22% in Kenya and 6% in Zambia.
Our survivor-leaders are catalysts of change and role models for others
431
Leaders trained to educate communities on sexual violence prevention.
Our scholars advocate for justice by sharing their stories.
6k+
people impacted last year through our programs including children, survivors of trafficking, educators, parents, and community leaders.
Take a stand against violence and give the gift of hope
Join us in equipping the dreams of survivors in Kenya and Zambia.
