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SHELTER OF HOPE CENTER

Gender Besed Violence

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ERADICATE 'GBV'

Our Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence

Shelter of Hope Kenya is committed to preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in all its forms. GBV remains a critical human rights issue in Kenya, affecting women, girls, children, and vulnerable populations across communities. Rooted in inequality, harmful cultural practices, poverty, and lack of awareness, GBV continues to rob survivors of dignity, safety, and opportunity. Our GBV program is a core objective of Shelter of Hope Kenya, aimed at protecting survivors, restoring hope, and promoting safe, inclusive, and violence-free communities.

We are committed to preventing any harmful act directed at any individual based on their gender. Some of the GBV We have addressed includes:

  • Domestic and intimate partner violence
  • Sexual violence and rape
  • Child abuse and defilement
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
  • Early and forced marriages
  • Emotional, psychological, and economic abuse
  • These forms of violence have long-lasting physical, emotional, social, and economic impacts on survivors and their families.

    Ending Violence. Restoring Dignity.
    Rebuilding Lives.

    Gender-Based Violence remains one of the most pressing challenges facing women, girls, and vulnerable populations in Kenya. Shelter of Hope Kenya is dedicated to preventing GBV, protecting survivors, and promoting safe, inclusive, and violence-free communities. We believe that everyone has the right to live free from violence, fear, and discrimination.

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    Our Approach to Preventing GBV

    Shelter of Hope Kenya responds to Gender-Based Violence through survivor-centered support, prevention, and empowerment, along with the following approach:

  • Safe Shelter & Protection
  • We provide a safe and supportive environment for survivors of abuse, offering immediate protection and care. Shelter Of Hope provides temporary accommodation for affected.

  • Psychosocial Support
  • Trauma-informed counseling helps survivors heal, rebuild confidence, and regain hope.

    Know More about Our Psychosocial Support
  • Medical & Legal Referrals
  • We link survivors to essential medical services, legal aid, and child protection systems.

    Learn More.. 'Medical Care'
  • Community Awareness & Prevention
  • We engage communities, schools, men, and youth to challenge harmful norms and prevent GBV.

  • Economic Empowerment
  • Skills training and livelihood support help survivors regain independence and dignity.

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      Counseling and

      Spiritual Care

      As a Christian organization, we do have a church at our project sites, that is Kiambiu, Nairobi and Kagan, Homa bay County. The churches do offer spiritual nourishment, counselling and guidance to our beneficiaries and the entire community.

      Most of the children in our education centres and under sponsorship do attend these churches every Sundays. Among the greatest joy and pride we have as an organization, is teaching the young children and the youth, the word of God that will guide them in leading righteous lives from Christ’s existance in the world. The church is our lifetime partner as Christ remains the firm foundation of all our programs and projects.

      MINISTRIES

      Our Regional Church Ministries

      Grace Bible Chapel, Kagan, Homabay County

      Hope Bible Chapel, Kiambio, Nairobi

      Kadem Chapel, Migori County

      Mumbo Church, Homabay County