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Wangu Kanja

KenyaNairobi, Kenya

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January 15, 2009
January 9, 2009

Wangu Kanja

About Me: 

Wangu Kanja is Kenyan, the first born in a family of five and the Founder/Executive Director of Wangu Kanja Foundation (K). A Rape survivor who has given her life in supporting other survivors of sexual violence/abuse. I love life, making friends and taking up challenges in day to day life experiences.

My Passions: 
Charity work
My Challenges: 
How to break the cultural and traditional hindrances around sex, sexuality and sexual violence/abuse
My Vision for the Future: 
To promote awareness, encourage empowerment, support and promote healing for anyone affected in any way by sexual violence.
My Areas of Expertise: 
Trauma Counseling
My Languages: 
English, Swahili
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