Dignity Restored
- By Forming The Wangu Kanja Foundation that supports survivors of sexual violence to access medical, psychological, legal redress as well as creating awareness
Speak out, do not HIDE...
- Remember you still have choices and can exercise your rights as an individual even though during the rape, choice was taken away from you.
Restoring Dignity to Survivors of Sexual Violence
Our Mission
To be a center of excellence in prevention, protection and response in addressing sexual and gender based violence.
Our Vision
A society that is safe and free from all forms of violence.
Our Services
Awareness Creation, Healing - Access to Comprehensive Care and Support, Restorative Justice, Advocacy, Financial Freedom.
Latest Activities & Articles
SV Casestudy
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The Wangu Kanja Foundation (K) is a registered Trustee under the Perpetual Succession Act Chapter 164 of the Laws of Kenya. The Foundation was born from challenges that the founder Wangu Kanja went through after she was raped in a carjacking incidence in 2002.
