Give a Fresh Start to Young Women in Prostitution

Whereas the Holiday Season is for many the happiest time of the year, it can be hard to celebrate when you are barely making ends meet. This past December, we decided to share some holiday cheer with the women in our Malkia program and their families. We held a clothing and food drive and so many people gave so generously.

Seeing the women's joy and gratitude, as they received their Christmas packages, was priceless. Because of the generosity of our donors, these women could spend the holidays with their families instead of going out to look for the next meal.

We are so grateful for your support and we hope that we will all continue with that holiday spirit into this new year. 

One of the main challenges that women working in prostitution face is stigmatization. Society sees them as 'less than' because of the work that they do and this denies them their basic human rights. Yet even more unfortunate is when the women start to believe, embrace and define themselves by what society thinks and says about them. 

When the young women in prostitution join our program, they often have low self esteem and lack self confidence. In August we held an outdoor event where they learnt how to tell their stories with dignity. It was a beautiful session of being reminded that they are not defined by what the society thinks of them and that their dignity is an inherent gift that can never be taken away. This was the first time that some of them had ever shared their stories and the first time that they saw the beauty in those stories.

As we continue to provide a safe space for their transformation and empowerement, we thank our donors for supporting their healing journey and the pursuit of their dreams.