Pendo's Power
Written by: Lydia Matioli
KSh1,000
Availability: 498 in stock
Meet Pendo!
Pendo is a six-year-old girl from Kenya’s Kibera slum. She prevents sexual abuse by teaching her friends about body autonomy, consent, safe touch, and the power of their voice! This illustrated storybook will empower both parents and children to respond to sexual abuse. Written in English and Kiswahili, children will not only learn a new language but also learn how to harness the power in their voice to speak up against sexual violence.
Pendo’s Power teaches lifesaving education and empowering resources that prevent child sexual abuse.
Availability: 498 in stock
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
After giving birth to her daughter, Lydia Matioli wanted to ensure her daughter grew up in a world that was safe. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, Lydia was terrified that her daughter could be vulnerable to the same abuse she experienced. As a child-protection advocate, Lydia wanted to educate children to be aware of what abuse looks like, and to empower parents to build trust and establish safety measures with their children. This vision birthed Pendo’s Power, her first children’s book! Born and raised in Kibera, East Africa’s largest slum, Lydia has experienced the effects of sexual violence, lack of education, and poverty firsthand. Now serving as Freely in Hope’s Program Manager, Lydia coordinates, designs, and implements programs that exemplify best practices on ending the cycle of sexual violence. She is passionate about seeing survivors unlock and fully live out their potential. Through the launch of Pendo’s Power, Lydia hopes that children around the world will discover the power of their voices and utilize it to call out sexual abuse and build a safer world for generations to come.
Interested in attending child protection training?
Freely in Hope conducts workshops to help parents, educators, and organizational leaders protect children from sexual abuse.
Through the Workshop, parents and caregivers will:
Gain awareness on what sexual abuse is and how they can prevent it in their communities.
Learn how to initiate conversations around sexuality and sexual abuse with their children.
Know how to respond to child sexual abuse cases and utilize local resources to support survivors of sexual abuse.
To learn more and schedule, contact: trizah@freelyinhope.org
FAQ’s:
1 in 9 children worldwide have experienced child sexual abuse. 95% of child abuse happens by someone known to the child, often a trusted friend or family member. Teaching children, teenagers, and adults concepts of body safety are essential to report grooming patterns to prevent child sexual abuse. Stopping child sexual abuse before it even happens requires all of our participation. Together, we can protect children in our community!
Yes! This is a family-friendly event focused on children 4-10 years old. We will be sharing age-appropriate education for children on topics of consent, body autonomy, safe touch, and reporting. Little kids 12 and under join for free!
Yes! Teens often take care of their younger siblings and children in their community. Teenagers need to understand these important concepts of consent, body autonomy, and safe touch for themselves and for the children they encounter. To be aware of how they can also report red flags and protect children from sexual abuse.
Yes! Adults are responsible for protecting children in our communities. Often, adults do not have the skills to notice signs of sexual abuse. At the book launch, we’ll be addressing practical ways adults can engage by providing educational resources, practical tools, and referrals for support.
Yes! You can buy the book online on November 4. Author, Lydia Matioli, will be coming all the way from Nairobi, Kenya to sign books in person! Pre-order today!
There are several parking lots nearby the Children’s Creativity Museum. You can use Spot Hero to reserve your parking space. For 15% off, use the code: CHILDREN15. More information here.
Yes! The museum and carousel is open from 10 AM – 4 PM, and you will need to purchase an additional ticket. Come early to ride the carousel! Information is here.