Nikole Lim humanitarian filmmaker + photographerinfo@nikolelim.com
Freely in Hope
Freely in Hope is dedicated to empowering women and children to overcome adversity and live freely in hope by liberating youth from sexual oppression, providing opportunities for dignified work, and advocating security through education.
Threads of Hope
for Reject Apathy on International Women’s Day. LUSAKA She reminded me so much of myself when I was 14 years old: the attitude, rolling of the eyes and smart remarks. When we met in Zambia last year, I saw something in her—that behind the attitude was a quiet insecurity. There was something about her that [...]
Exploring Kigali
I’m in Rwanda for the first time and have been searching for a view of the city, Kigali. Driving up a mountain, we reached Kigali’s city dump. The workers said that past the stench-filled mounds of rubbish piled high, was a clear view of the city. I couldn’t see past the high mountains of trash, [...]
Freely in Hope + Sevenly
This past week, Freely in Hope was the featured cause on Sevenly! Through their support, we are aiming to raise $4,900 in t-shirt sales. For every $22 purchase, $7 goes directly to our programs which helps to protect women from sexual abuse in Kenya. With your support, we can uplift women out of poverty and decrease [...]
You will be secure
Rape attacks her heart, mind and soul. Leaving her alone with feelings of neglect, vulnerability and insecurity. Her fears are haunting–following her at all times. Afraid to sleep at night because household shapes transform into human faces at night. She prefers to sleep with the light on to never remember what happened that dark night. [...]
An Innocent Man – Facing Death
I am always so amazed at IJM’s advocacy work and was so inspired to work along side of their team. I had the privilege of meeting Gabriel* and his daughter, Benedicta* while in Kenya last month. This is their story: Nairobi, Kenya – Gabriel’s* nightmare began when his 13-year-old daughter, Benedicta,* was raped by a [...]
The Way Forward
As I’m preparing to leave Nairobi tomorrow morning, I’m reminded of these words: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Every time I leave, our girls are always asking why I’m leaving. I wish I could stay longer and live in community with them to come closer to understanding the insecurities and hardships they [...]
Simple Progress
In a village in the Rift Valley province, lives an elderly couple with a unique business: peanut butter. “By accident,” Mr. and Mrs. Momanyi have created a peanut butter making business and have employed dozens of idle young women within the village. Mrs. Momanyi has provided the skill to prostitutes in the rural area and [...]
Hope
I love how children are always looking forward in hope and anticipation. I’m learning from them. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Chiyanga, Zambia
Freely in Hope
Freely in Hope Restoring justice, dignity and hope by liberating woman and their families from the bondages of poverty.