Nyaka operates four healing centers, three in Kanungu District and one in Rukungiri, each hosted by local hospitals and health centers. These centers provide crisis intervention, including rape exams for evidence collection, as well treatments like Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), which helps to prevent the contraction of HIV/AIDS.

These services, which cost a small amount of money, are typically too expensive for most families. So Nyaka provides them for free. After the initial exam, survivors are given follow-up medical treatment and counseling to help them move toward healing.

Nyaka provides comprehensive support to victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), helping them access legal services, file police reports, cover fees, and assist law enforcement in arresting perpetrators. We guide survivors through the often complex and costly court process.

Thanks to Nyaka’s efforts, perpetrators are being prosecuted and convicted in southwestern Uganda, preventing future assaults on children. We are actively building partnerships with agencies, particularly the police, to enhance support for SGBV survivors. These multi-agency collaborations will transform our healing centers into Uganda’s first Sexual Assault Referral Centers, offering survivors a full spectrum of support services in one location.

In a community where access to healthcare — much less mental health care — is minimal, Nyaka fills a crucial role for survivors of sexual violence. Our team assesses the needs of each individual who comes to us, then offers ongoing counseling to them and their family. Any time a survivor needs crisis support, they can call our hotline and immediately connect with our counselors. Our treatment plan starts by looking for areas of concern, then setting goals alongside each survivor to move them forward through recovery.