My name is Martha*. I was raped by my stepfather while my mother was away attending a funeral. When my aunt and mother found out that I was pregnant, they reported the case to the police and the police referred me to the AWSAD safe house in Adama, where I got access to prenatal health services and wait out the legal case.
Through counselling and empowerment sessions, I emerged from my state of depression and slowly begun to accept and love my child. The perpetrator was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

My name is Felekech*. I was raped by my father. One day I told his cousin everything and she reported my father to the police. Then police brought me to
AWSAD’s safe house.  After I came to the safe house, I gave birth to a baby girl. Later, I enrolled in embroidery skill training. I was also provided with legal aid and follow up in the case against my father resulting in a 13-year imprisonment. I’m currently supporting myself and my baby.

My name is *Alem. I was raped by my sister’s husband. When we went to the hospital, the doctors informed us that I was pregnant. After that the police brought me to AWSAD.
Because of the counseling sessions at the safe house, I began to have affection towards my baby. I graduated from hairdressing skill training. With the help of the legal aid and follow up service at the safe house, the perpetrator was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

My name is *Rebeka Zelalem. I used to live with my cousin and he used cut my lips with scissors and pour a hot water onto my face. I was rescued and referred to AWSAD’s safe house by the police. I was able to follow up my legal case at AWSAD and the perpetrator was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment. AWSAD also reintegrated me with my family.