WSH: Desperation Attracts Deception – Asha’s Story

Desperate for a better future, Asha was scammed while seeking work abroad but found hope and support at our Women’s Safe Haven and Vocational Center.

Desperate for a better future, Asha was scammed while seeking work abroad but found hope and support at our Women’s Safe Haven and Vocational Center.
Recently, we conducted programs on vegetable farming and animal husbandry, equipping women in Nepali communities with vital skills for economic independence.
Babita moved to Kathmandu to study and work toward her dream of supporting her family abroad. She was safely intercepted and counseled at the border before unknowingly falling into a trafficking scheme.
Laxmi faced hardships after her father's death, was assaulted and contracted HIV. Nearly trafficked, she was saved by our team and is now getting the support needed for her and her mother’s health. Laxmi's resilience gives hope for a brighter future.
As part of our ongoing partnership with the Olongapo City police for their Bisita Turo Program (Police Community Teaching Program), we hosted an Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) seminar.
The local leaders in Loyola Heights recently organized a Youth Summit to support the newly established youth organization in the area.
In our efforts to extend our online awareness campaign in the Philippines, we recently conducted an online safety seminar in Bataan, one of the known provinces in the country because of the rich history it has.
Ritu is one of the girls that we support through the Captivating Village Program (CVP) in Nepal.