WOUNDED HEALERS INTERNATIONAL IN KENYA
Wounded Healers International provides safe housing, education, and economic empowerment for young women survivors of sexual violence in Kenya, while working to transform harmful cultural norms through community engagement and prevention programs.
Here is how our work looks like:
We Provide Healing & Safe Housing
At the heart of our Kenya program is the City of Peace Safe House—a refuge for pregnant teens, young mothers, and girls escaping sexual violence. Here, we provide:
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Prenatal and maternal healthcare
- Parenting and life skills support
- Temporary housing and pathways to long-term stability
We also operate community-based safe spaces that extend this healing environment beyond shelter walls, reaching girls in the places they live and learn.
We Champion Education for Her Future
Too many girls are pushed out of school due to sexual violence, early pregnancy, or poverty. We provide the support they need to return to learning and stay in school.
Through our Learning Center, we offer:
- Primary and secondary education for teen mothers, with support to complete national exams
- Adult literacy programs and tutoring for those who never had the chance to finish school.
- A public library that serves children, youth, and adults, providing a safe, welcoming space to study, read, and access learning materials
- Digital and computer literacy programs that build practical skills and confidence
We create accessible, inclusive learning spaces where women and girls can continue their education at any stage of life.
We Build Economic Empowerment & Leadership
Financial independence is a critical component of long-term recovery and protection against re-exploitation. Our programs are designed to equip women and girls with the skills, resources, and support necessary to achieve economic stability and lead within their communities.
Our initiatives include:
- Vocational training in tailoring, beauty therapy, agribusiness, and other marketable skills
- Support to start and strengthen self-help groups, including legal registration, group savings, and access to microloans
- A survivor-led social enterprise, where women produce and sell handcrafted goods online, with 100% of proceeds reinvested into survivor support services
- Mentorship and leadership development to equip women and girls with the skills and confidence to lead in their communities
We create pathways for women to earn income, build resilience, and take leadership in shaping a future free from violence.
We Engage Communities & Advance Gender Justice
We know that lasting change requires transforming the culture around violence. Our prevention programs engage men, boys, elders, and local leaders to confront root causes such as:
- Harmful gender norms
- Economic inequality
- Silence and stigma around abuse
We use sports, storytelling, art, and community dialogue to spark awareness, challenge injustice, and build a culture where every girl is protected, celebrated, and free.