Who We Are
SWOP Ambassadors is a grassroots feminist collective by and for sex workers working, for the last 10 years, to end violence against women sex workers in Nairobi. We focus on protecting dignity, safety, and independence by tackling underlying issues that put sex workers at risk like criminalization, healthcare exclusion, and limited economic options. We push for better laws, health and legal services, and real paths to wellbeing.
We aim to build safe, equitable, and enabling environments for a rewarding career in sex work, even within a criminalized context. Nairobi hosts most sex workers in Kenya, perhaps even East Africa, and given Kenya’s geopolitical influence, efforts to reduce violence against sex workers in Kenya’s capital, have a big impact on shaping safety and justice for sex workers across the region.
Our Impact
4995+ casses Supported
48+ cases Prosectued
Over 10+ Years serving our community
National Reforms Push
Meet the Team
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GRACE KAMAU MUKUKHI
Board Chair
Grace Kamau is a dedicated advocate for sex workers’ rights and HIV prevention, with over eight years of experience working with key populations across Africa. She has held leadership roles with regional and international organizations advancing human rights, movement building, and community-led advocacy. -
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ROSEMARY KASIBA
ED and Board Secretary
Rosemary Kasiba is a seasoned social justice activist and community researcher with over 30 years of experience advocating for sex workers’ rights, HIV response, and legal reform. She is the founding Executive Director of SWOP Ambassadors and has played a leading role in advancing community-led health, justice, and policy initiatives in Kenya. -
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MARIANA NDUKU
BOARD MEMBER
Marianna Nduku is a dedicated sex worker rights advocate and community mobilizer with extensive experience supporting and linking communities to essential health and social services in Nairobi. She serves as an Outreach Worker at BHESP, represents communities on various advisory committees, and is also a TB Champion in Makadara, Nairobi. -
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TED WANDERA ODUNGA
BOARD MEMBER
Ted Wandera is an advocate and human rights champion with extensive experience in health law, drug policy reform, and social justice. He is the founder of the Caucus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reforms (CHRDPR) and has played a key role in advancing evidence-based policy reforms, legal advocacy, and community-led initiatives for marginalized groups in Kenya.. -
PATRICIA IMINZA
BOARD MEMBER
Patricia Iminza is a migrant sex worker rights advocate with over 30 years of lived experience in Kenya. She has worked extensively to advance the rights and representation of migrant women, organizing and empowering communities to advocate with a unified voice across diverse platforms and decision-making spaces.
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SheilaRita Wanja
BOARD MEMBER
Social Psychologist and Mental Health Practitioner with over 10 years of experience supporting marginalized and vulnerable communities through mental health services, psychosocial support, advocacy, SRHR, GBV prevention, and community empowerment. Experienced in program leadership, counseling, stakeholder engagement, training, and crisis response through collaborations with NGOs, CBOs, and international organizations across Kenya.
Justice Demands Action
On our part, we will continue to accompany survivors to hospitals, police stations, and courts, document violence, and push for change until justice in Kenya is not based on who you are or what you do for a living.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our focus is on protecting the dignity, safety and independence of sex workers by tackling underlying issues that put them at risk like criminalization, healthcare exclusion and limited economic options. We push for better laws, health and legal services, and real paths to wellbeing.
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Sex workers face violence, discrimination, and limited access to justice, healthcare, and protection. SWOP Ambassadors works to ensure their safety, dignity, and human rights through emergency response, legal support, violence prevention, advocacy, and community-based interventions. By supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and pushing for legal and social change, we help create safer communities where sex workers are protected, respected, and empowered.
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SWOP Ambassadors strengthens the overall wellbeing and resilience of sex workers by improving access to healthcare, mental health support, financial empowerment, and community-driven research. Through health services, economic empowerment initiatives, and evidence-based advocacy, we help individuals build safer, healthier, and more stable lives while generating data that informs policies and interventions that better address the realities faced by sex workers.
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You can reach out to us at swopambassadors@gmail.com
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You can reach us anytime via email swopambassadors@gmail.com or call/ Whatsapp at +254 726 456 726. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.