In Sierra Leone
Unsilenced Voices currently has 31 girls enrolled in vocational training. These young women have been rescued from the sex industry and extreme poverty. These survivors receive medical support, tuition, training materials, counseling and lunch. The age ranges for the survivors are 14 years old up to 37 years old.
We currently have over 50 survivors on the waitlist for this program
IT IS ONLY $100/MO OR $1,200 PER YEAR TO SPONSOR ONE SURVIVOR!
LESS THAN A CUP OF COFFEE A DAY!
Sponsorship pays for
Vocational training
Training materials
Counseling
Medical
Monthly Stipend
PLUS YOU GET QUARTERLY UPDATES FROM YOUR SPONSORED SURVIVOR!
Testimonials
Hello. My name is Jenneh Lamin. I say many thanks to Unsilenced Voices for what they have done for me. I was really suffering. I have 4 kids and was suffering to care for them; we had no food and no clothes. But I thank God now. Unsilenced Voices is taking care of me and my kids. They are providing for me lunch money monthly, training materials and medication to keep my body healthy. I thank God now. I was really suffering. Me too I'm trying my best in school.Now I can sew clothes, bags and other stuff on my own. So I really thank God.
Hello. My name is Isata Sannoh, I'm 14 years old. I was under-aged when I got impregnated( at 13 ). With no one to care for me, Unsilenced Voices helped me. When I gave birth they helped me and returned me to school. They are helping my child and also helping me. They help me with lunch money. My son's food when it's finished they help me. And so when I'm through with school I want to become a nurse. I'm glad to tell Unsilenced Voices I'm happy and many thanks.
Hello. My name is Rashidatu Aruna. Well, I thank Unsilenced Voices for the things they have done in my life. I used to live in the village. I left and came to Bo to learn a skill. It's because of Unsilenced Voices I'm able to learn this skill work. They sent me to school; they are providing for me lunch money monthly, providing medical and training materials for my practicals. I thank God for that which they are doing in my life. Now there's a remarkable change in my life. I'm doing a lot of things for myself now. I can sew well. I say thanks to God and Unsilenced Voices for the many things they have done for me. And they are still doing it. So I really want to say thank you for everything.
IT IS ONLY $100/MO TO SPONSOR ONE SURVIVOR!
Leigh Steinberg
an American sports agent, philanthropist, and author.
Our Story
UV, founded in 2017 by Michelle Jewsbury, a survivor of domestic violence and renowned speaker, operates in various communities across America and Sierra Leone, previously operating also in Ghana and Rwanda.
Our organization is spearheading a revolution in the humanitarian sector by incorporating Web3.0 technologies into our strategies. For instance, we accept cryptocurrency donations through a partnership with the Giving Block, organized an NFT art competition to provide income to abuse survivors in Sierra Leone, and will soon launch in the metaverse.
Unsilenced Voices is dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through advocacy, education, and support services. Our goal is to break the cycle of abuse, provide survivors with a platform to share their stories, reclaim their power, and live a life free of violence. Although our organization is non-secular, we remain firm in our commitment to Christian values and beliefs.
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UNITED STATES
Unsilenced Voices has partnered with organizations in specific cities around the country to provide direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse,and human trafficking while also providing education to the community by holding conferences in designated cities. We believe that it is important to improve access awareness and enhance the quality of life in our communities. In 2022, UV hosted a four-city tour across America, holding free community events at which survivors received immediate help on-site and local organizations could learn and strengthen their resource networks. UV also gifted $33,000 to USA survivors
SIERRA LEONE
Unsilenced Voices works with the Women's Vocational Centers to pay for survivors' job skills training, leading to employment beyond the sex trade. Additionally, we lead 3 monthly sensitization trainings to combat the silence and cultural acceptance of domestic violence. We are proud to build on this work with upcoming school-age trainings with local youth.
GHANA
In partnership with the Ark Foundation, Unsilenced Voices raised funds to maintain a crisis shelter for women escaping abuse. The women-led Ark Foundation recognizes entrenched discrimination against women and works to engage men as partners in the fight for gender equality. Unsilenced Voices has also lead sensitization trainings focused on building equitable communities.
RWANDA
UV provided education about domestic violence and sexual abuse in rural communities and distributed care packages that contain essentials. Through a partnership with IDA and AIMPO, we have been able to implement SPEAK clubs in schools to impact the youth. To help women who have left their abusive partners, Unsilenced Voices has provided business grants to assist in them getting on their feet. Unsilenced Voices also conducted monthly educational and vocational training seminars within the community.
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MISSION & VISION
Our mission is to inspire change in communities around the world by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual defilement.
Our vision is to rehabilitate victims of domestic violence and spread awareness to create sustainable change surrounding this epidemic in communities around the globe.
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SPEAKING OUT
Unsilenced Voices exists to break the silence and end the cycle of domestic and gender-based violence. We invite you to join us in creating a world where we can share our stories of survival, celebrate our safety, and stop the cycles of abuse.
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In the United States and abroad, victims of domestic violence are silenced not just by their abusers, but by cultural beliefs that domestic violence is a “private” or “family matter.” These beliefs isolate victims, often times allowing violence to escalate.
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The United Nations reports that less than 40% of women experiencing domestic violence seek help. The majority of those women reach out to friends or family with less than 10% reaching out to police after experiencing violence. Where Unsilenced Voices operates in Ghana, the Deputy Coordinating Director of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit believes that the actual percentage of people who experience domestic violence is at least double what is reported on surveys. Driving the differences between reported domestic violence and actual domestic violence incidents are beliefs that domestic violence should be handled by family, not law enforcement. Such beliefs more often protect abusers than victims or survivors.
Sponsoring a survivor of abuse can be an important way to support them in their journey towards healing and recovery. Here are a few reasons why:
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Financial support: Many survivors of abuse struggle with financial insecurity, especially if they have left an abusive situation and are trying to rebuild their lives. Sponsoring a survivor can provide them with financial assistance for things like housing, transportation, and other basic needs.
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Emotional support: Survivors of abuse often feel isolated and alone. Sponsoring a survivor can provide them with a sense of connection and community, knowing that someone cares about them and is willing to invest in their well-being.
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Access to resources: Sponsoring a survivor can give them access to resources they might not otherwise have, such as counseling, legal assistance, or job training programs.
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Breaking the cycle: Sponsoring a survivor can help break the cycle of abuse by giving them the tools and support they need to build a better future for themselves and their children.
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Being a role model: Sponsoring a survivor can be an opportunity to be a role model and to show the survivor that they are worthy and capable of a better life.
Unsilenced Voices
3201 Countryside View Dr.
Saint Cloud, FL 34772
(818) 906-4717
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