The Calabar Men's Shed, Calabar
A small team supporting sexual assault survivors and victims of crime. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
For survivors of rape and sexual assault, at any time in life. Talk with people in Nigeria who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Nigeria circle: Weekly check-in ยท
A small team supporting sexual assault survivors and victims of crime. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
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