The Rape, Abuse and Rejection Initiative (Project R.A.R.E.), a fast-growing Non-Governmental Organisation, has reaffirmed its commitment to giving survivors of trauma, abuse, and rejection a quality life through therapy, mentorship, and empowerment programs across Nigeria and the African continent.
Since inception in 2022, Project R.A.R.E. has supported more than 10 women with access to therapy, mentorship, and business empowerment opportunities, equipping them with tools for healing, resilience, and growth. Beyond direct support, the initiative has created a safe space for over 400 young people through awareness campaigns, community building, and survivor-focused programs.
Disclosing this in a statement, the Founder of Project R.A.R.E., Glory Chuks Amacha K. a law graduate and passionate social impact advocate, stressed that the burden of rape, abuse, and rejection remains one of the most pressing but overlooked crises affecting young people.
“Research indicates that over 70 percent of young people have faced some form of abuse, rape, or the effects of broken homes and family separation. Left unaddressed, this growing crisis poses serious risks to the stability of our universities, the strength of our families, and the health of society at large,” she warned.
According to her, survivors often suffer silently due to stigma, misinformation, and weak support systems, while childhood trauma continues to leave scars that disrupt personal growth, education, and career opportunities.
Project R.A.R.E, she explained, was born out of a vision shared by three young women who began holding weekly female-only meetings in 2022. In July 2023, the group hosted its maiden program tagged R.A.R.E 1.0, marking the formal launch of a vibrant youth movement.
“Our vision is to create a society where survivors of rape, abuse, and rejection can heal, access adequate support, and be empowered to thrive as whole individuals contributing positively to humanity,” Amacha said.
Among its achievements so far, Project R.A.R.E has: Conducted five awareness campaigns across Ebonyi State, including Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI).
Supported four survivors with therapy and empowerment programs, leading to stable family lives and successful business ventures.
Reported over eight cases to the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) community in Abakaliki and FIDA-AE FUNAI.
Built a growing community of young advocates actively engaged in prevention and healing campaigns.
Looking ahead, Amacha unveiled ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond. These include expanding its network to over 1,000 young advocates across Africa, ensuring therapy access for at least 50 survivors, training 200 women in self-defence, and hosting R.A.R.E 2.0 in November 2025—a large-scale sensitization event targeting 500 students with workshops, panel sessions, and survivor-focused programs.
She added that Project R.A.R.E’s long-term goal is to extend its impact beyond Ebonyi State to other parts of Nigeria and across Africa.
For partnerships and collaborations, she urged stakeholders to contact the Initiative via 07085004258, 08075759835 or email projectrare1@gmail.com.
