SafetYetu: Empowerment Self-Defense

SafetYetu is an empowerment-based self-defense program that equips girls and young women with practical skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to violence. The program combines physical self-defense techniques with verbal assertiveness, boundary-setting, and situational awareness. Recognized as one of the few evidence-based approaches to reducing victimization, SafetYetu strengthens confidence, resilience, and personal agency among participants, enabling them to navigate daily environments more safely.

Key Objectives

• Equip with self-defense skills
• Build confidence and resilience
• Teach boundary-setting and awareness
• Reduce victimization risk

Impact & Outcomes

Strengthens personal agency and safety navigation for participants. Evidence-based approach to violence prevention.