About This Project

Maisha Girls Safe House (MGSH) is a grassroots Non-Governmental Organization committed to reaching out, receiving, and protecting girls from sexual violence and human trafficking. We provide a continuum of care and support while fostering resiliency for a better quality of life.

Founded in 2016 by Florence, a childhood survivor of sexual abuse, MGSH was established to offer support to other girls who have experienced exploitation. Initially registered as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) in 2019, MGSH upgraded its registration to an NGO in 2020 in response to the increasing number of cases from different parts of the country and beyond.

Our services extend to Kamukunji, Makadara, Starehe and Mathare Sub-Counties, and other areas across Kenya. We run a safe house that temporarily hosts and supports girl survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse under 19 years of age, as well as community-based safe spaces targeting girls and young women vulnerable to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Since its inception, MGSH has supported more than 700 girl survivors, meeting their essential needs, providing healthcare, and trauma healing, and guiding them through the justice system. Afterward, we carry out family tracing, reconciliation, and reintegration processes. Additionally, MGSH is a strong advocate against Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and collaborates with various stakeholders to promote interventions aimed at addressing SGBV.