About Us
OUR STORY
Who are we?
The Rose Foundation is a domestic violence charitable organization, formed for the purpose of domestic violence prevention. We believe that domestic violence is preventable. It is not an inevitable human condition. It is a choice based on values of a belief system. Perpetrators of abuse can choose not to harm others and victims can be kept out of harm’s way. In addition, we also carry out intervention services, in the form of initial counseling, making referrals and donating food stuffs and clothes to victims of domestic violence.
Each year, domestic violence results in loss of life, non-fatal injuries, lifelong debilitation, a huge cost in annual health expenditures and loss of billions of shillings to our national economy through loss of incomes and investments. In addition, the grief and anguish that domestic violence brings, cannot be measured.
The impact of domestic violence is overt. Yet, domestic violence remains largely hidden where families, culture and society create environments that foster domestic violence. Domestic violence is often referred to as the silent epidemic.
MISSION
VISION
The Rose Foundation’s mission is to prevent domestic before it occurs, by using the public health approach of primary prevention, thus reducing first time victimization or perpetration.
We at the Rose Foundation believe domestic violence is preventable. Therefore, our vision is to see that domestic violence eradicated.
Core beliefs
- Dignity for All: Domestic violence dehumanizes victims and robs them of their God-given right to a life of dignity.
- Safety first : The sanctity of life means protection from violence for all.
- Equality: God created all human beings equal.
- Pro-Family: Prevention will help restore families and rebuild shattered
communities. - Engaging Men: To win the fight against domestic violence, men must
come on board.
Trustees and the Board
Our team has diverse experience. Different competencies, knowledge and skills gives our team great advantage in understanding what needs to be done and what is the best redress of domestic violence issues.
Trustees
- Ethel Makila – Communications Manager, Kenya
- Yussuf Dimoso – Attorney at Law, Zanzibar
- Johnson Mwakazi, Founder, The Royal Voice. (Former Citizen TV Host)
- Esther Kisaghu – Founder, Author & Public Health Activist, Kenya
The Board
- Chairperson – Esther Kisaghu, Public Health Activist, Author & Founder, Kenya
- Vice-Chairperson – Liz Mwambui, INGO Consultant, Kenya
- Secretary – Lilian Wakoli, Teacher, Kenya
- Vice-Secretary – Mercy Mkala, Psychologist, Kenya
- Treasurer – Eric Simiyu, Director, Kenya
- Vice-Treasurer – Maxmillian Rajula, IT Specialist, Kenya
Members
- Member – Eric CB Nelson, Reverend, USA
- Member – Tomoni Mwamunga, Fellow, USA
Volunteers
- Mathias Muyela, Religious Leaders Training
- Jane Asava, Teen Dating Violence Training
- Elias Mwangi, IT and Program Coordinator
JOIN US
If you would like to support us in making a real impact, here are some ways to help.
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