Disrupting the Cycle of Child Sexual Abuse in Kenya and Zambia
Each day that we fight for justice for survivors, we hear of new child sexual abuse cases and families healing from collective trauma. Although strides in the right direction have been made through...
View ArticleEstablishing Relational Boundaries for Children
As parents and caregivers, we are not in complete control over what happens to our children, but it is our responsibility to protect our children by deciding which adults have access to them. Healthy...
View ArticleHealing for Parents of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
As a parent or caregiver, you are devoting your full time and energy to supporting your child through their healing. But even as you care for your child, you still have healing taking place within...
View ArticleNurturing Your Child’s Mental Health
Mental health awareness is not only about mental illness but mental wellness as well. When it comes to children, you as the parent are the first level of support and that sometimes can feel like a...
View Article4 Ways to Parent from a Trauma Informed Perspective
The Trauma-Informed Parenting Guide provides the basics of trauma-informed care to empower parents and caregivers to have age-appropriate conversations with their children around sexuality, sexual...
View ArticleProtecting Your Child During Elections
Samantha Pendo, 6 months old. Stephanie Moraa, 8 years-old. These children died due to post-election violence (PEV) which played out largely along ethnic lines. Ethnic rivalries in Kenya are as old as...
View Article3 Ways You Can Keep Kids Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are a beautiful time of connection with friends and family near and far. For some, this season makes us feel loved by trusted family members that surround us with safety, empathy, and...
View ArticleResources that protect children
Globally, 1 in 9 children have experienced sexual violence past year (WHO). But in Kenya and Zambia, the rates are even higher due to a lack of knowledge about body autonomy, a persistent culture of...
View ArticleMaryanne: From Survivor to Child Protection Advocate
Maryanne was raised by her grandparents for most of her life because her mother was not present. Despite these challenges, Maryanne and her siblings were able to overcome their circumstances and build...
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