Prevent Sexual Abuse by Educating Girls

Dear friends of Freely in Hope, 

Never would I have imagined that this day would come—I was once in complete darkness and unable to see myself achieve this dream of graduating from college. At 18, I was tricked, drugged, raped, and impregnated—accused of crimes that I did not commit. As a survivor of rape, I once felt that my dreams were shattered and my hope was lost.

But through your gift of education to me, my hope was restored.  

As Freely in Hope’s first scholar, I have seen God move in powerful ways in my life. I have changed so much—I am now confident and able to use my story to encourage other survivors when their hope is lost. 

I believe that as we all share and help each other, we are healed to heal others. 

As I celebrate my graduation with you, may these dreams of healing become a reality—not only for me, but for our community of survivors in Kenya. Through your support, you have given me the courage to dream again. In return, I am giving these dreams back to my community as a volunteer counselor for Freely in Hope. In 2016, I can't wait to see growth in our programs that give more opportunities for survivors of sexual violence to heal and transform together.

Asante sana (thank you) for partnering with us to end sexual violence,