Betty Adera Foundation

R.E.S.T.O.R.E: Resilience, Safety, Trauma Care, Outreach, Rights & Empowerment

Unlocking potentials

Project Summary

R.E.S.T.O.R.E. is a holistic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) prevention, mitigation, and response initiative in Nairobi’s slums, Kajiado, Narok, Migori, and Homabay Counties Kenya  designed to support survivors—especially women and girls— in reclaiming their lives with dignity, safety, and purpose. Grounded in trauma-informed care and survivor-centered principles, the project integrates psychosocial support, legal assistance, community outreach, and economic empowerment to address the full spectrum of needs that arise from GBV.

Set in urban and peri-urban high-risk communities, particularly informal settlements, R.E.S.T.O.R.E. builds safe, supportive environments while also tackling the root causes of violence. A key component of the response is economic empowerment, which provides survivors with the tools, skills, and resources to rebuild financial independence, reduce vulnerability, and regain control over their futures. By combining healing with livelihoods, the project ensures survivors not only recover but also thrive.

  1. Resilience & Recovery: Survivor-centered trauma care, counseling, and psychosocial support tailored to individual needs.
  2. Safety & Shelter: Provision of safe spaces, transitional shelters, and emergency protection services.
  3. Trauma Care & Health Services: Access to post-GBV medical care, mental health support, and referrals to specialized services.
  4. Outreach & Prevention: Community education, youth engagement, and norm-shifting campaigns to prevent GBV.
  5. Rights & Legal Aid: Legal awareness, documentation support, and access to justice mechanisms, including referrals and accompaniment.
  6. Empowerment & Economic Reintegration:
    1. Vocational training and skills development
    2. Access to microgrants, savings groups, and entrepreneurship support
    3. Linkages to financial services and cooperative models
    4. Business incubation and mentorship for survivors
  1. Improved access to comprehensive GBV services, including economic reintegration
  2. Greater financial independence and resilience among survivors
  3. Reduced stigma and violence through sustained community awareness
  4. Strengthened referral systems and legal accountability
  5. Empowered survivors as agents of change in their communities