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Meet Idah
Idah is a passionate about the power of speaking of speaking out. She grew up in Lusaka Zambia. She is a survivor and a Freely in Hope scholar pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law.
Meet Ann
Ann, a high school student and scholarship participant from Zambia grew up in an abusive environment. Despite having experienced such a harsh reality, pursuing education through Freely in Hope became her haven.
Safeguarding children in faith communities
At Freely in Hope, creating safe spaces for children is at the heart of our mission to prevent sexual abuse and foster safety for communities. In Kenya and Zambia, we recently launched groundbreaking Child Protection Programs equipping faith leaders with the tools and resources to protect children from harm and foster environments where they can thrive.
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth, a high school student, and Freely in Hope Scholar grew up in Lusaka, Zambia, in a family of four. At nine years old, Elizabeth faced sexual violence at the hands of her step father.
Reflecting Light: Celebrating Freely in Hope’s 14th Anniversary Gala
A few weeks ago, we hosted Reflecting Light: Freely in Hope’s 14th Anniversary Gala that brought together supporters, advocates, and changemakers to highlight the vital work of Freely in Hope.
Velma: Mentoring the Next Generation
As an aspiring teacher, I feel equipped with knowledge of how I can help my students who have experienced trauma.
A Letter from our Directors
In 2023, we directly impacted over 6,000 people with programs and resources that empower survivors and end sexual violence worldwide! But we didn’t start here…
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2023, we directly impacted over 6,000 people with programs and resources that empower survivors and end sexual violence worldwide! But we didn’t start here—14 years ago, we began by listening to the dreams of one survivor in Kenya and one survivor in Zambia.
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.