Cypress Minerals and Cepham Inc., in conjunction with The 6AM Agency, are stepping outside of the everyday issues that affect our industry to focus on a new global humanitarian campaign aimed at providing a permanent rescue shelter for child sexual abuse survivors. Because Hope Needs a Home is looking to raise USD $140,000 by August 15 to secure a stable residence for members of the Wings of Hope Rescue Home—a safe haven for girls between the ages of 11-17 (and their children) who are survivors of child assault, in Nairobi, Kenya. 

In 2024, UNICEF reported that 79 million children were victims of child sexual assault in Sub-Saharan Africa. "Sexual violence against children is not just a personal tragedy—no matter where in the world—it is a public emergency,” shared Michelle Martin, President and COO of Cypress Minerals. "The trauma runs deep, and so must our collective response. We must act not only to protect, but to prevent."

More than just a place to call home, the new facility will provide care and other resources. "In addition to providing immediate shelter and care, education is central to the long-term rehabilitation of these young mothers and their children—basic human rights we take for granted," said Martin. "Education also empowers women in the growth and stability of the African nation.”

Established in 2016, the Wings of Hope Rescue Home operates out of a rented facility with a capacity to support up to 120 residents. Led by husband-and-wife team Irwin and Liuba, the organization has been given until September 1, 2025 to abdicate their current location, leaving 57 girls and their children stranded with no residence, medical care, or means of education.

"The team at Wings of Hope Rescue Home gets up to 20 calls a week from the government to accept new residents, but without a permanent home they will own, they have no certainty and no hope,” said Paul A. Willis, Founder of Cypress Minerals and long-standing supporter of Wings of Hope. "We must act now to support their needs. Wings of Hope only accepts those in the most dire situations.”

For those looking to help, donations can be made through A Thousand Plus, a non-profit organization solely created to transfer funds to those in need. 100% of the contributions received will be governed by a board of trustees in order to confirm they go directly to Wings of Hope Rescue Home and the purchase and operation of a new facility. Cypress Minerals and Cepham will be covering all admin and operational costs. 

Donations, all of which are 100% tax-deductible in the U.S. via A Thousand Plus, will go towards:

  • $5,000 – Covers living expenses and a full year of schooling for one girl

  • $10,000 – Contributes to securing their permanent home
  • $50,000 – Significantly supports securing their permanent home
  • $140,000 – Secures the permanent safe home for all residents, with funds for maintenance/repairs

"We have the opportunity to profoundly shift the trajectory of these young lives—from tragedy to hope," stressed Martin. "The impact does not stop with them; it can spark generational change that lasts far beyond today."

Sameer Joshi, COO, Cepham, added, "This would be a powerful demonstration of solidarity and purpose, aligning with the humanitarian values shared by the global nutraceuticals community.” 

Additional details on the mission and donations can be found here. And view the video below to hear more from Martin on the initiative.