Kara*, 16, never met her father. She and her two siblings were brought up alone by their mother who worked as a freelance massage therapist and part-time street sweeper.
Early in 2019, the slum area where Kara and her family lived caught fire. Kara was homeless so she decided to live with her friends. One of her friends introduced her to a woman who promised to give her a job. Kara, along with other young women, started work in a spa that offers “extra services”.
Kara was rescued in an entrapment operation and was referred to a temporary shelter. After several months, she was then referred to the Blessed Project where she now learns employable life skills such as sewing and baking, while on her way to healing and recovery.
*Name changed for privacy and protection
WE NEED YOUR HELP
If you would like to sponsor Kara or other women at the Blessed House please contact us at sponsorship@captivating.org. Your monthly support of USD 40 / AUD 48 will help support them through the rehabilitation process, and bring restoration while they rebuild their lives. Click on the links below to know more.
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