About Our Founder

Victoria Nthenya

Survivor. Leader. Unshakable.
Victoria’s journey fuels W4W’s fire. After fleeing an abusive marriage with her 4 children, she vowed no woman would walk alone again.

Why GBV Work Matters to Her
“When I left, my community called me a failure. But pain taught me this: silence kills dreams. Now, we teach women to roar.”

Her Legacy

• Spearheaded Kenya’s first community-led GBV survivor network in Matungulu.
• Advised the National Gender Commission on rural anti-violence strategies.
• Personally mentors 15+ young activists.

Accolades

• Recognized by Kenya’s Ministry of Sports & Heritage on Mashujaa Day 2021.
• Trained 500+ women in leadership through Hand in Hand East Africa.