Immediate Help for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
GVRC offers free, comprehensive medical, legal, and psychosocial support. You are not alone.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in need of urgent assistance, please call our 24/7 toll-free helpline:
Steps to Take
After Being Abused
1. What To Do Now
Your safety is the most important thing.
- Move to a safe space if possible.
- Try to preserve any potential evidence.
- Seek medical attention
- You have the right to report the assault to the police, and we can help you through this process.
2. Preserving Evidence
Try not to wash, shower, or change clothes before a medical examination. This can help preserve crucial evidence.
If you have to change, Save all the clothes you are wearing in a paper bag. (Brown bag)
However, your health and safety are paramount, so seek medical help immediately regardless.
About GVRC
The Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) is the pioneer organization on matters Gender Based Violence management in Kenya.
We are a non-profit making, non-partisan; charitable trust dedicated to holistically addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV). GVRC’s purpose is to bring back meaning to the lives of survivors and their families through the provision of comprehensive free medical treatment and psychosocial support to survivors who have suffered any form of violence such as sexual, physical, psychological, or emotional abuse. GVRC has become a centre of excellence on GBV issues and management in Kenya.
Mission
We are the Centre of Excellence in the prevention and management of Gender Based Violence in Africa.
Vision
A society where all Gender-Based Violence survivors access services
Purpose
We bring back meaning to the lives of survivors and their families
Comprehensive Support
Through The Healing Journey
Medical Support
GVRC provides free medical care to approximately 3,600 survivors annually. Services include PEP, emergency contraception, fistula care, Hepatitis B vaccinations, and lab tests.
Psychological & Social Support
Survivors receive both individual and group therapy, including specialized support groups. Survivors are assisted with temporary shelter, court testimony, and referrals to legal aid and long-term services.
Emergency Response
GVRC provides urgent medical and psychosocial care during national crises and conflict, such as the 2007/08 post-election violence and the 2013 Westgate attack, while also preserving vital legal evidence.
Primary Prevention
Through behavior change communication (BCC), GVRC conducts community awareness campaigns, barazas, school activities, and training programs targeting at-risk populations, service providers, and local institutions.
Capacity Enhancement
GVRC builds the capacity of healthcare professionals and institutions to manage GBV cases effectively. It has helped establish GBV centers across Kenya and in East and Central Africa.
Legal Aid & Advocacy
Using evidence-based advocacy, GVRC has influenced national legislation and policy, including the Sexual Offenses Act and PADV Bill. It also contributed to key reforms like the gazettement of the revised Post Rape Care Form.
Our Values
Accountability
Trust
Integrity
Equity
Equality
Intersectionality
Inclusivity
These values guide everything we do—ensuring compassionate, inclusive, and ethical support for survivors, while fostering a culture of respect, empowerment, and lasting positive impact.
Projects
Explore the impactful work of the Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) through our diverse projects.
From providing immediate care and support to survivors, to empowering communities and advocating for lasting change, each initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to a violence-free society.
Discover how we are making a difference in the lives of individuals and across Kenya.
Our Impact
Our Team
GVRC’s leadership team brings together compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
With diverse backgrounds in healthcare, legal, advocacy, and psychosocial support, they guide the organization’s vision, ensure quality service delivery, and drive meaningful change in communities across Kenya.
Board of Trustees
Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u
Judge, Supreme Court of Kenya
Chairperson
Dr. Sam Thenya
Founder & Director of Strategy Nairobi Women’s Hospital Group
Founder & Trustee
PS Zeinab Hussein
Former PS, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Correctional Services
Trustee
Mary Ann Musangi
General Manager – Haco Industries
Trustee
Alberta Wambua
Executive Director – GVRC
Secretary To The Board
Join our mission to end Gender-Based Violence. Be part of the change, spread awareness, and help create safer communities for all.”
