Rebirth of a Queen (Kenya)
Rebirth of a Queen is a grassroots organization founded by Akinyi Pauline Juma, who survived sexual and domestic violence as a teenager in Kibera slums in Nairobi, Kenya.
Rebirth of a Queen aims to empower and protect vulnerable groups holistically from sexual and gender-based violence and human trafficking in Kenya through sustainable rescue shelters supporting women and girls, practical mentorship, and applicable education.
Pauline and her collaborators focus on teaching technical skills through mentorship and program opportunities, where survivors can focus on media skills, fashion design, coding, and much more to help boost employability potential and personal empowerment. The organization plans to introduce new courses in the near future, including barista and cosmetology training, to further solidify the impact of their skills training programs.
Activities
Operate a safehouse with a capacity of 25 people that rescues teenage mothers, children, and survivors of human trafficking and sexual or gender-based violence.
Provide holistic education and empowerment programs to vulnerable residents of the safe house and surrounding community.
Create safe spaces for young people to authentically express themselves.
Mentor young community members on mental health, sexual health, reproductive rights, and sexual and gender based violence.
Outcomes
Provide care and safety for and eventually reintegrate vulnerable groups back into the community.
Promote the education and empowerment of young women to find work and live independently.
Raise awareness of human trafficking among young people and the greater community.
Encourage authenticity, compassion, progression, and inclusivity in Kenyan communities.
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