A second chance: Healing from FGM with support from Safe Womahood Kenya

My name is Amina, and I am deeply grateful to Safe Womanhood Kenya and Safeway Medical Clinic. As a young girl in a refugee community, I underwent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which led to the development of painful keloids, causing me years of physical and emotional suffering. I had lost hope of ever finding relief until I received free treatment from the compassionate team at these organizations. They not only addressed my medical needs but also offered emotional support during a challenging time. Now, I am healing both physically and mentally, and I’m forever thankful for the second chance they’ve given me.

Rescued from Trafficking: A Journey of Hope and Healing

I am forever grateful to Safe Womanhood Kenya and Safeway Medical Clinic for saving my life. At 17, I was deceived by people I trusted, who claimed I was going to Nairobi for domestic work but instead trafficked me to South Africa. During the journey, I fell ill and, by a miracle, ended up at Safeway Medical Clinic. The staff not only treated my illness but also listened to my story, immediately providing refuge and protecting me from further trafficking. With their medical care, counseling, and support, I was able to rebuild my life. Today, I am safe, hopeful, and thankful for their kindness during my darkest time.

From Despair to Hope: A Journey of Transformation and New Beginnings

I am originally from Ethiopia. After fleeing my country under difficult circumstances, I found myself alone in Nairobi, Kenya, facing the harsh reality of life on the streets of Eastleigh. Sick, emaciated, and hopeless, my life changed when a kind stranger referred me to Safeway Medical Clinic. Although I arrived weak, the compassionate staff provided the medical care I desperately needed and ensured I wouldn't be left on the streets again. With the support of Safe Womanhood Kenya and their partnership with the UNHCR, I received assistance beyond medical treatment, which led to my relocation to the UK. Now, I live safely and have the opportunity to pursue my education, feeling like I've been given a second chance at life. I am eternally grateful to Safe Womanhood Kenya and Safeway Medical Clinic for saving me when I had no one else and for helping me build a brighter future.