A Safe Place, A Strong Future
Maamba safe house
Baraka Safe Houses transform the lives of girls in Zambia.
Safe houses for girls in Zambia, such as the Maamba Safe House, are critically important because they provide a secure and stable environment for some of the most vulnerable girls to escape cycles of poverty, early marriage, and gender-based violence. Many of these girls come from rural areas where there are no nearby secondary schools and strong cultural pressures to marry young, limiting their opportunities for education and independence.
By offering safe accommodation close to schools, consistent access to food, and mentorship from caregivers, these homes allow girls to focus on their studies and build life skills without fear or insecurity.
More broadly, safe houses play a transformative role by giving girls the chance to complete their education, which not only improves their individual futures but also contributes to breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty and advancing gender equality in their communities.
The need continues to grow
The maamba safe house provides a home to 30 girls in need.
Baraka could easily fill 50 more safe houses.
The Maamba house is run by a Matron, Doris, who acts as a mother figure to the girls, whilst teaching them important life skills which will be essential when they complete school and leave the Safe House, making way for the next cohort of girls.
How can you help?
Your support helps provide a safe home, education, and a future full of possibilities for girls in Zambia, especially those most impacted by poverty and cycles of violence.
Meet Rosemary
Hear from one of the girls who lives in the safe house and will be attending university through the Baraka sponsorship program.