Hamro Abhiyan is Back
After months of lockdown and schools being closed due to the pandemic, we are very glad to share that our Hamro Abhiyan Anti-Trafficking Awareness Program is back!
After months of lockdown and schools being closed due to the pandemic, we are very glad to share that our Hamro Abhiyan Anti-Trafficking Awareness Program is back!
In June 2020, International Justice Mission (IJM) and the Philippine National Police rescued a deaf and mute 27-year-old online sexual exploitation victim, together with her children. She was admitted to the Blessed House for immediate care and is now part of Blessed Project’s Sewing Livelihood Program as part of her restoration.
Dil lives with her daughter in a rural area 25 kilometers away from the city. They live in two rented rooms with a roof made up of zinc sheets. She works as a farm laborer to provide for her and her daughter.
Many Filipino families continue to suffer from the harsh consequences of prolonged lockdown in the country. Sadly, many of these parents are pushed to their limits and resort to exploitation (of their own children) as a means to earn a living.
Six young girls, all appearing nervous and restless, were found in a cart about to cross the border. Seeing several red flags on their travel plans, they were taken aside for further inquiry.
Mia and Marie (names changed for security and privacy) had to endure abuse for years until they were finally rescued earlier this year.
As a mother to four children, with her youngest just born recently, Florian sees it important to secure their family’s means of income. Continue reading her story.
My Business My Freedom Program offers small business solutions for women to help them support their families more sustainably. Here are two women who have been working hard for their children.