Survivors of Sexual Violence in Kenya

20/04/2026

Some survivors speak months and years later. The time it takes does not change the truth of what happened.

It may have been abuse by a relative or someone trusted in the home. It may have happened at school, in a place that was meant to feel safe. It may have been violence by a partner or harassment in a workplace that went unreported.

Some carry memories from childhood that were never understood or named at the time. Others were silenced by fear, stigma or lack of support.

Every survivor deserves to be heard, believed and supported, no matter when they choose to come forward. There is no deadline on healing and there should be no barrier to care.

At Wangu Kanja Foundation, support remains available through safe, confidential and survivor-centred services.

If you are ready to speak, know that help is there. You are not alone, our Toll Free Line 1519 is available for confidential support.

01/04/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

It is a time to confront a reality many still avoid. Sexual violence continues to affect individuals, families, and communities, often in silence. Behind every statistic is a person whose safety, dignity and trust have been violated.

Prevention begins with us. It is in how we teach consent, how we challenge harmful behaviour and how we respond when someone speaks.

At the Wangu Kanja Foundation , we continue to support survivors through access to psychosocial care, legal guidance and safe reporting pathways, while also working with communities and institutions to strengthen prevention and response systems.

This month and beyond, we must commit to action.

31/03/2026

02/02/2026

Being a victim or survivor of r**e, defilement or sexual harassment does not make you less deserving of dignity, safety or respect.

It does not reduce your worth or take away your right to education, healthcare, work, love, family or independence. Violence is something that happened to you and not something that defines who I am.

Survivors deserve belief, support and access to justice, not blame or silence. You are entitled to heal at your own pace, to pursue our dreams and to live full lives without stigma.

A society that claims to value justice must protect and support survivors.

Read more about the language to use. https://medium.com//survivor-or-victim-the-language-we-use-ad454f4ac935

23/01/2026

20/12/2025

Thank you for your invaluable partnership in creating a Kenya where survivors heal, thrive and reclaim their future

As the year comes to a close, we will be closing our office from 20th December 2025 to 5th January 2026 for the festive season. However, sexual violence does not go on break. Our toll-free line 1519 and office lines 0722 790 404, 0774 746 699, 0730 605 200 will remain fully operational for reporting cases of sexual violence and support throughout this period.

Wangu Kanja Foundation wishes you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas, good health and peace as you celebrate the Festive Season.

10/12/2025

Survivors Rights are HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights are not NEGOTIABLE.

A SURVIVOR-CENTRED approach is a human rights REQUIREMENT.

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE is a human rights standard.

BELIEVING SURVIVORS is a human rights obligation.

JUSTICE is a human right.