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Survivors' Mentor's Organization, St Monica's, Kajiado (2026)

07/10/2026

REPORT GBV: YOUR VOICE MATTERS

“Nilikuwa naogopa kusema…”

For months, Amina kept quiet about the violence she was experiencing. She thought, “Watu watasema nini?” She feared being blamed and wondered where she could even start.

Then one day, a friend told her, “Usinyamaze. You can ask for help.”

Reporting GBV does not have to be complicated.

If you experience or witness gender-based violence, first get to a safe place if you can. Tell someone you trust — a family member, friend, community leader or another safe person.

You can report the violence at a police station and ask for guidance on the next steps. If there has been physical or sexual violence, seek medical attention as soon as possible. A healthcare provider can treat injuries, provide appropriate care and help document what happened.

You can also reach out to a trusted GBV support organisation for counselling, information, referrals and other support.

Remember, reporting is not gossiping — ni kutafuta msaada.

At Survivors’ Mentors Organization (SMO), we encourage communities to listen, support survivors and help them access appropriate services.

Do people in your community know where and how to report GBV?

The Freedom Fund HESED-Africa Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme Danish Refugee Council African Women's Development Fund Unheard Voices Afrika Survivors' Mentor's Organization

01/10/2026

The Su***de Prevention Month came to an end but one thing remains clear: the conversation cannot end here.

Last Saturday, we had the opportunity to hold a meaningful sensitization session at Mas Intimates EPZA company where we intentionally created a space specifically for men to talk about mental health, su***de prevention, the pressures they face, and the importance of seeking support.

We has the privilege of having facilitators; Dr. Richard and Psychologist Spira Kaveli run the ' man to man' session.Men continue to be disproportionately affected by su***de. Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 people die by su***de every year with men accounting for a significantly higher proportion of these deaths.

Let’s narrow down this to our country;In Kenya, the 2021 WHO estimates recorded 1,772 male su***de deaths compared with 666 female su***de deaths, this is worrying.

Behind every statistic is a human being, a family, a colleague, a friend, and a community.This is why conversations like the one we had at Mas Intimates EPZA matter. We need spaces where men can speak openly, listen to one another, ask for help, and understand that seeking support is not a sign of weakness.

As Survivors Mentors, we are committed to keeping mental health conversations going long after this awareness month ends.Su***de prevention is not a one-month conversation. Mental health is not seasonal

A heartfelt appreciation to everyone for making this session possible and for creating an environment that enabled our male participants to engage fully and openly.

And to all the men who showed up, listened, participated and shared.

Let us continue checking in.
Let us continue listening.
Let us continue creating safe spaces.
Let us continue reminding one another that 'it is okay to not be okay, and it is okay to ask for help'.

***dePrevention

Uraia FIDA-Kenya Danish Refugee Council HESED-Africa

28/09/2026

CAN ONLINE ABUSE BECOME OFFLINE VIOLENCE?

Imagine this…

Akinyi posts a nice photo online. One person leaves an insulting comment. Another sends threatening DMs. Someone else starts sharing her personal information.

At first she thinks, “Ah, ni online tu. Let me block these people and continue with my life.”

But what happens when the threats leave the screen? What if the person begins following her, showing up where she works, or threatening her physically?

Suddenly, it is no longer “just social media drama.”

Online abuse can have real-life consequences. Harassment, stalking, threats, impersonation and sharing someone's private information without consent can create fear and expose survivors to offline harm.

At Survivors’ Mentors Organization (SMO), conversations about violence against women and girls must also include the digital spaces where we spend so much of our lives.

Now we want to hear from you:

Can online abuse become offline violence?

Have you seen situations where something that started online crossed into real life?

And please, let’s retire “Si you just switch off the phone?” The internet may switch off, but the impact does not always disappear.

Share your thoughts in the comments.

The Freedom Fund Unheard Voices Afrika Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme HESED-Africa Uraia FIDA-Kenya

26/09/2026

Real men talk. Real men seek support. Real men take care of their mental health.
This September, we are creating safe spaces for men to have honest conversations about mental health, stress, emotional wellbeing and su***de prevention. Too often, men carry silent struggles alone, yet strength is not about hiding pain—it is about speaking up, seeking support and supporting one another.
Through this awareness session with employees at Mass Intimates Kenya, we hope to remind every man that help is available, conversations matter, and no one has to face life’s challenges alone.
Stronger minds create healthier men, and healthier men build brighter families, workplaces and communities. 💚
***dePreventionMonth ***dePrevention

FIDA-Kenya Uraia Danish Refugee Council HESED-Africa The Freedom Fund Unheard Voices Afrika Y4C

24/09/2026

For generations, girls and women have been told that certain harmful practices are simply “part of culture” or something they must accept. But our future does not have to be defined by practices that take away our dignity, choices, safety and opportunities.

A girl deserves the chance to learn, dream, grow and decide what happens to her own body and future. Education is a powerful pathway to that freedom. When girls and women have access to information, education and supportive spaces, they are better equipped to understand their rights, make informed decisions and speak up against harmful practices.

Ending harmful practices is not about blaming communities or survivors. It is about creating conversations that challenge harmful norms, listening to survivors, educating families and building communities where every woman and girl can live with dignity.

Harmful practices are not a woman's destiny.

Let us choose education over silence. Let us choose empowerment over fear. Let us choose informed choices, dignity and equality.

Because every girl deserves a future she can shape for herself.

Educate. Empower. Transform.

fans The Freedom Fund HESED-Africa Unheard Voices Afrika Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme Uraia FIDA-Kenya

21/09/2026

Today, we mark the International Day of Peace with a reminder that peace is more than the absence of conflict—it is the presence of safety, dignity, equality, justice and freedom from violence. The 2026 theme, “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” calls on all of us to make peace part of our everyday actions. At Survivors’ Mentors Organization, we believe peaceful communities are built when survivors are heard, rights are respected, violence is challenged, and everyone can live with dignity and security. Let us choose empathy over hatred, dialogue over division, and justice over silence. Together, let us invest in peace—today and every day.

fans FIDA-Kenya Uraia Survivors' Mentor's Organization Danish Refugee Council The Freedom Fund Unheard Voices Afrika Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund @

21/09/2026

Today, we mark the International Day of Peace with a reminder that peace is more than the absence of conflict—it is the presence of safety, dignity, equality, justice and freedom from violence. The 2026 theme, “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” calls on all of us to make peace part of our everyday actions. At Survivors’ Mentors Organization, we believe peaceful communities are built when survivors thrive.

18/09/2026

Mental health matters, and healing should never be a journey walked alone. At Survivors’ Mentors Organization, we believe survivors deserve safe spaces where they can speak openly, receive support, rebuild confidence, and work towards emotional wellbeing. Healing may look different for everyone, but compassion, understanding, mentorship, and psychosocial support can make a meaningful difference. Let’s create communities where seeking help is encouraged, emotions are respected, and no one feels ashamed of their experiences. Together, we can promote mental wellbeing, strengthen resilience, and support survivors as they reclaim hope, dignity, and their future. 💚

16/09/2026

Proud of this current impact from our SDACKED project, implemented by Survivors' Mentors' Organisation in partnership with Danish Refugee Council Kenya.
Together we focused on GBV survivors, refugee and host community women, helping them move from receiving support to becoming leaders, decision-makers, and economically independent.
Through gender-responsive entrepreneurship training and savings groups, these women built skills, confidence, and real livelihoods. They’re no longer just beneficiaries; they’re agents of change in their own communities.
Watching them step into leadership and create opportunities for themselves and others has been powerful. Real change starts when women lead.

fans FIDA-Kenya Unheard Voices Afrika The Freedom Fund Uraia Africa CDC CARE African Women's Development Fund
Survivors' Mentor's Organization

12/09/2026

CHILD MARRIAGE: MYTHS vs FACTS
MYTH: “She is mature enough to get married.”
FACT: A child’s age, safety, education and future matter. Childhood should not be replaced by marriage.
MYTH: “Marriage will protect her from poverty.”
FACT: Child marriage can increase vulnerability to violence, school dropout, early pregnancy and economic dependence.
MYTH: “It is our culture, so we cannot question it.”
FACT: Culture should never be used to justify harm. Communities can protect culture while protecting children’s rights.
MYTH: “She agreed to the marriage.”
FACT: Children need protection from pressure, coercion and decisions that can seriously affect their future.
MYTH: “Once it happens, there is nothing we can do.”
FACT: Survivors deserve support, dignity, justice and opportunities to rebuild their lives.
LET CHILDREN BE CHILDREN.
Their dreams deserve protection. Their voices deserve to be heard.
Survivors Mentors Organisation
Violence has no excuse. Equality for all.

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