Tam’s Story
For years, Tam shouldered the immense responsibility of supporting her family alone. Neither she nor her husband received formal education. Both their son and daughter were born with cognitive disabilities, putting more strain on Tam and her husband. With few opportunities to earn a living wage, Tam’s family fell deeper into poverty and violence. Tam […]
Lailima’s Story
Lailima’s Journey: Empowering Women Through Tailoring in Afghanistan Lailima’s life in Afghanistan has been full of challenges. Changes in the country since 2021 affected her ability to continue her education and led to restrictions on women’s rights. Economic difficulties forced her into an abusive marriage to support herself and her family. She faced violence […]
Malis’ Story
When Malis walked through the doors if Hagar’s Home of Love in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, she carried deep physical and psychological wounds. She had been trafficked to China at just 16 years old and forced into sexual slavery and domestic servitude. When she finally escaped, she was arrested and thrown in an illegal detention center […]
