Marion, An Empowered Survivor Who Empowers Her Community
āI look forward to fully advocating for the survivorsā voices to be heard, respected, and treated with dignity. Finally, bringing an end to this evil business will not only empower women, but strengthen family, build strong communities, and eventually, even stronger nations.ā ā Marion As a teenager eager to pursue her dreams, Marion was lured […]
Sharleneās story of empowering other survivors
Once a victim of human trafficking, Sharlene now employs other survivors in her fashion business, empowering sustainable freedom. āIt makes me happy to be able to use my fashion skills to create sustainable freedom.ā ā Sharlene
Krisha Mae Wraps Up AAPI Month: How Being a Child of Filipino Migrants Informs Her Anti-Trafficking Work
As the final days of May approach, we wrap up Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a month where we have had the opportunity to recognize the cultures and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. I myself am part of this diasporaā a Filipino American born and raised in the Philippines and […]
A Bright Future for Aina
ā Back to News Aina’s Story Growing up with five older brothers in the Philippines, Aina* looked up to her older cousin who was like a sister. Aina was impressed by her cousinās interesting career at a local IT company and grateful for the help she often gave with her homework. Aina aspired to be […]