Progression of the Shelter
Since 2017
Opened in 2018
Since the Build
The shelter was fully constructed by 2018, with day services opening shortly thereafter. After a campaign to fund a solar power system to ensure access to a sustainable energy source, the shelter was furnished by January 2020, and in spring 2020 we were able to finally open our doors to the first residents of the shelter.
Current Needs
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Owning a van that facilitates all shelter activities and transport needs
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A fully-fledged emergency unit.
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More beds and bedding to equip the rooms that are not fully furnished.
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Paint for the children’s room.
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Set up our own farm to cater for the survivors and workers of the shelter.
The Layout
Reception - Receive survivors and register cases
Counseling Rooms - Two counseling rooms available to support victims in overcoming violence, re- integrating into communities and becoming ambassadors of change and peace.
Resource Training Room - A huge space we use for our tailoring, crafts and sharing sessions
The hostel section - This can accommodate at least 30 women and 15 children. We have 4 bedrooms for women and 2 bed rooms for children.
Kitchen & Pantry - is available for purposes of meal preparation and food storage for survivors who will be admitted at the shelter
The Lounge - is a common room for sharing meals, relaxing of the survivors within the shelter
How we support our staff
We plan Periodic wellness for shelter staff to create a foundation for positive mental health and support our staff who can provide optimum support to GBV survivors.
We have an onset program to train staff relevant to their work. Including: trauma healing and counseling, impact storytelling, self-care and wellness, resource mobilizations techniques.
