Who We Are

 Wounded Healers started as a support group for women survivors of rape in Kenya, focusing on creating safe spaces for women to heal and share their stories. The success of this initial group led to the formation of multiple support groups across Kenya, building a foundation of community and solidarity among survivors. 

 Officially registered in Kenya, Wounded Healers began public awareness campaigns on human trafficking, reaching rural and urban areas to educate communities about the dangers of trafficking and exploitation. In a notable early rescue, the foundation saved a young woman from a trafficking situation in Nairobi, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support for vulnerable women and girls. 

 Wounded Healers established itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the state of Maine to support immigrant women, particularly African survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, who were living in Maine. We started collaborating with local organizations in Maine to combat human trafficking, provide advocacy, and offer resources for survivors from African communities. This expansion began a dedicated U.S.-based network for trauma recovery, prevention, and support while raising funds to support the kenya project.

 Wounded Healers opened the City of Peace Safe House in Kenya, a rescue and recovery center for survivors of sexual violence. The safe house offers comprehensive services, including medical care, counseling, and legal support. Survivors are given a secure environment to start their journey to recovery and receive long-term assistance as they rebuild their lives. 

Wounded Healers introduced the Maine Afro Yoga Project to offer practical tools for recovery to African women and girls in Maine. This initiative provides culturally sensitive yoga and mindfulness programs. The project incorporates traditional yoga with mindfulness practices tailored to address immigrant populations' unique experiences and challenges, offering a holistic approach to trauma recovery and resilience-building. 

 To provide sustainable support for young women and girls, Wounded Healers launched a Vocational Training Center. The center offers skills training in trades such as tailoring, crafts, and other marketable skills to empower survivors economically, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and reduce the risk of re-victimization. The center also integrates life skills and business training, equipping women to support themselves and their families.