AHAVA Safe House for Child Survivors in Mexico

Dear friend,
During these last few months, we received four survivors. Some stayed temporarily, while others continue their process in the shelter program. All received a special welcome, basic services, medical and psychological care, and support with their legal processes. Each received a welcome kit, clothing, shoes, and personal hygiene items. We ensured their food, health, and basic needs were met, as well as special needs such as dental and gynecological treatments.

The work presents many challenges, not only in providing the specialized care they require but also in modeling a different way of relating to others. For most of the women, everything sometimes seems so new, such as being treated with respect, being able to talk about their emotions even when it's uncomfortable and realizing that this is not a reason for rejection, receiving loving care and boundaries, and many other things they learn during their stay so they can take them with them for their lives. For the staff, it's important to plant seeds of faith and perseverance in them, but also the seeds of action, decision-making, and the responsibility that comes with their life plans.

We closed the year with academic achievements, the beginning of new stages in their development, and entrepreneurial ventures as sources of income during their transition to independence.
Their tutoring, music, counseling, group and individual workshops, and child therapy, among other things, were key this year.

We want to thank everyone who collaborates by donating. Thank you for your trust, as every penny counts in providing comprehensive care to survivors. We invite you to continue supporting us in the coming year.

Blessings, Ahava Home Team

What a joy to share this good news with you! Samantha is a young woman who managed to complete a year in the program. She has made the most of her stay at the shelter while her process progresses, and despite the difficulties in her case, she decided in her heart that Ahava is her home. Her efforts to date are worthy of celebration and gratitude, so in a symbolic act, we celebrate her academic and personal progress with a graduation from this first stage. She begins a new phase that, although full of challenges, she now lives confidently looking forward with hope and faith.

At this celebration, she received words from her classmates and staff that moved her to tears. Samantha has one of the kindest hearts and is still willing to continue learning and being guided toward her personal growth.

Thank you for following us with each report.
Be blessed.