Kwenuha Women’s Association (KWA) is a faith-based nonprofit organization in Livingstone, Zambia, committed to supporting women impacted by human trafficking and commercial sex work. With extremely high unemployment rates and widespread poverty in the region, many women and young girls turn to transactional sex as a means of survival—leaving them vulnerable to HIV, violence, and exploitation. KWA provides a holistic pathway to safety and independence through trauma-informed shelter, vocational training, farming, life skills development, and small business support.
This project supports vulnerable women and girls engaged in sex work through a comprehensive model of outreach and empowerment. It is built around Kwenuha’s signature Night Watch program, a defining element of the organization’s work. Night Watch takes place at night in bars, clubs, and truck stops, where peer educators and staff engage with sex workers on the ground—offering nonjudgmental interaction, gathering contact details, and inviting women to learn about safer, more dignified alternatives.
Once initial contact is made, women are invited to participate in a structured support pathway that includes:
This multi-tiered approach not only reduces HIV risk and economic vulnerability but also fosters a deep sense of community, confidence, and dignity among women who have often been excluded from mainstream support systems.
Your donation will help women in sex work access lifesaving services, healing spaces, and life-changing opportunities.
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We provide essential services tailored to survivors' needs, including family reunification, residential care, and reintegration programs for at-risk children and youth.
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Through our accreditation processes and open-source collaboration, we connect and support aftercare organizations, enhancing the quality of care and support available to survivors globally.
Engaging with a global community of service providers, researchers, and advocates, we drive innovation and continual improvement in aftercare practices to combat human trafficking effectively.
Our active engagement spans Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where we support organizations in building brighter futures for survivors and uniting communities to end exploitation.
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