Our Impact
See how we're making a difference in the lives of survivors across Africa through healing, education, and economic empowerment.
See how we're making a difference in the lives of survivors across Africa through healing, education, and economic empowerment.
Since our founding, we've made significant progress in supporting survivors of gender-based violence across Africa.
Survivors Supported
Scholarships Awarded
Jobs Created
Countries Reached
Real stories of transformation and resilience from the survivors we've supported.
"After experiencing violence, I found refuge with Strides for Africa. Through counseling and support, I transitioned from despair to pursuing nursing studies. Now I aspire to help others who have faced similar challenges."
Kechei Center, Iten, Kenya
"Through Strides for Africa's skills training program, I learned tailoring and built my own business. Today, I employ other women and support my family. I've regained my confidence and independence."
Kampala, Uganda
"Through counseling and support, I found happiness and healing. The program helped me rebuild my life and now I volunteer to help other survivors on their journey to recovery."
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Detailed analysis of our program implementation and measurable community impact across Africa.
Transforming Lives Through Education
Our education scholarship program in Uganda enabled 150 girls to return to school after being forced to drop out due to GBV-related circumstances. This initiative disrupted cycles of early marriage and provided pathways to higher education.
150 girls returned to school through scholarships
80% advanced to higher education levels
Significant reduction in early marriage rates
Aligned with Uganda's national GBV strategy
"This program not only provided educational opportunities but also challenged cultural norms and empowered young women to become advocates for change in their communities."
Building Financial Independence
Through microfinance and business training, 300 women in Tanzania started their own businesses, generating collective revenue and achieving economic independence. This initiative created a ripple effect of empowerment throughout targeted communities.
300 women started sustainable businesses
Ksh 500,000 in collective revenue generated
25% reduction in GBV incidence in targeted areas
Strengthened community economic resilience
"Economic empowerment proved to be a powerful tool in reducing GBV, as financial independence enabled women to make autonomous decisions and break cycles of dependency."
Our programs operate across East, West, and Southern Africa, addressing diverse contexts from urban centers to rural villages, adapting our approach to local needs while maintaining our core mission.
Learn About Our Programs
At Strides for Africa, we believe in transparent, data-driven approaches to measuring our impact. We track both quantitative metrics and qualitative outcomes to ensure our programs are making a meaningful difference.
We track program participation rates, graduation rates, business success rates, income changes, and other key performance indicators.
We conduct regular interviews, focus groups, and surveys to understand the lived experiences of program participants and their communities.
We partner with academic institutions and independent evaluators to assess our programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
Your support can help us expand our impact and reach more survivors across Africa. Together, we can create lasting change.