Hagar USA_Trafficking Presentation
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Hagar International works with trafficked, sexually exploited, and abused women and children. This presentation explains the backgrounds of our clients and our holistic model of care. For more information contact usa@hagarinternational.org.
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Hagar USA_Trafficking Presentation
- 1. HAGAR
- 2. A girl is rescued from a brothel
- 3. A woman flees a brothel…
- 4. A boy escapes from forced labor
- 5. NOW what? HAGAR
- 6. Hagar’s Girls and Boys Recovery Shelters served 198 children (in 2009)
- 8. Hagar’s Catch-Up School The Community Learning Center
- 10. Integrate children into schools and, for some, college
- 11. Transform One LIFE TODAY
- 12. Since 1994, The Women’s Shelter has served 1,103 women (2009 data)
- 13. Lives that have been TRANSFORMED
- 18. Whatever it takes for as long as it takes to restore a broken life.
Editor's Notes
- Introduction Slide
- A girl is rescued from a brothel (pause)
- A woman flees and abusive husband (pause)
- A boy escapes from forced labor (pause)
- Hagar makes a long-term commitment to each woman and child. Hagar does whatever it takes, as long as it takes to restore the broken lives of trafficked, abused, and sexually exploited women and children. (read slowly)
- When abused children are rescued, they are brought to Hagar’s Recovery Shelters. Some of these children have been rescued very young, so Hagar’s commitment lasts for many years. Then, the child’s family background is investigated. If at all possible, children will be reintegrated to their families of origin, at an appropriate time in the healing journey. Sadly, in half of the cases that Hagar deals with, children who have been abandoned, sexually abused, or trafficked cannot be safely reunited with their families. For these children, Hagar provides a long-term home in as close to a normal family environment as possible. Typically, this is in a carefully screened and trained foster home, with loving foster parents who have made a long-term commitment.
- Each child rescued and brought to Hagar has a story. Every story is sad, but each is different. Some have been abused, some abandoned, and some trafficked for sex or labor.
- Few abused and trafficked children have been to school before. They begin their education at Hagar’s ‘catch-up school’, the community learning center. They are taught two grade levels each year. -They learn reading (khmer and english), writing, math, and science. -CLC classes are for Grade 1 to Grade 6
- After school, the students are invited to attend the afternoon ‘community club’ at the Community Learning Center for sports, music, dance, worship, and other extracurricular activities.
- Then, once a student is caught up to age peers, children are integrated into governmental and private schools (for middle and high school). In 2009, over 260 children received educational scholarships. (note: A scholarship to support one child for one year costs $600. A scholarship provides tuition, books, uniforms, and transportation. Transportation is provided according to their location (pick-up by Hagar vehicle or they are provided with a bicycle, etc.). Hagar does whatever it takes for as long as it takes, so if a child wants to go to college, we’ll support them through college too.
- You can Transform One Child’s Life TODAY
- When abused women are rescued, they are brought to Hagar’s Women’s Shelters. At the shelter they are provided with regular nutritious food, medical care, specialized counseling, (voluntary) bible studies, and recreational activities. Then women can begin Hagar’s basic literacy & numeracy education held at the shelter. When they complete the basic training, they can enroll in Career Pathways, where they are taught job readiness skills, undergo personal development trainings, career counseling, and learn a specific skill. Then Hagar works with its social enterprise businesses and business partners to employ each woman.
- Here are some stories from children and women from Hagar.
- Leak Leak’s sister brought her to organization (LICHADO), when she learned that their father had raped her and had planned to sell her to a karaoke bar. The organization transferred Leak to Hagar’s Aftercare program. When Leak arrived at Hagar, she felt hopeless and betrayed. She did not trust people. Now at 17, Leak shows great potential for her future. Leak has a housemother that cares for her, she enjoys counseling sessions, and she aspires to study at the university after she finishes high school. Through Hagar’s Scholarship Program, Leak is now studying in grade 8 at Cambodia’s Methodist School. She would like to be translator.
- Socheat
- Chanty When Chanty was six years old her mother died, leaving seven children. Her aunt offered to take her and her sister, and sold them to a brothel for $100.00 each. Chanty lived behind closed doors, fearing she would be asked to go with a man, as other girls had done. After one year in the brothel, she was rescued from the brothel, and transferred to Hagar. Years later, her sister was located and brought to Hagar. Chanty and her sister live with a foster care family, attend school. They receive regular counseling to overcome the trauma, loss, and grief they experienced at very young ages. Now, Chanty is in the midst of finishing grade 12, after attending Hagar’s school. She wants to study to become a missionary of God.
- Bich
- You can help women and children like…Leak….Socheat…Chanty….and Bich. By giving today, you can help someone heal from the abuse they experienced. You can transform a life.