Bopha’s Hope
Bopha’s hope Bopha is a widowed mother of three, and one of her children is a client of Hagar in Cambodia. For many years, she travelled to Thailand to earn income, leaving her children in the care of her mother. When COVID-19 struck and borders closed, she could no longer travel for work, and the […]
Srey Mey’s Story
The Story of Srey Mey* Srey Mey (a pseudonym to protect her privacy) is the fourth daughter in a family of six children. Growing up in poverty in Banteay Meanchey Province, her family struggled to meet even their basic needs. At just six years old, she dropped out of school and followed her parents to […]
Kolab’s Story
Kolab’s Story of Hope Kolab grew up in poverty in Kandal province. When she was 16, her sister asked her to marry a man from the same province. Kolab moved in with his family, where she worked constantly to support the household. By the age of 20, she already had three children, but her family […]
Hy’s Story
Hy’s Story Hy grew up with a rare autoimmune disorder. Because of her illness, she was often treated like an outcast. She carried the weight of rejection and isolation from a young age. Later, she married a man who abused her. Over time, Hy came to believe that the violence she suffered was what she […]
Following up on Naome’s Journey
From Survivor to Social Worker: Naome’s Journey with Hagar Many Years Ago Naome was a young girl from a remote province in northern Cambodia who had suffered severe abuse. With few local services to help her heal, she turned to Hagar for holistic support – care that her family and community could not provide. “Hagar […]
Maya’s Story of Hope
The Power of One: How One Survivor’s Healing Led to Another’s Rescue Ten months ago, 17-year-old Maya* was rescued from sex trafficking and a life of exploitation – now she has a chance at freedom. But what many don’t know is that her rescue almost didn’t happen. It was made possible by another survivor—Nin*. A […]
Neary’s Story of Hope
Neary is just eight years old, but her life has already been shaped by unimaginable hardship. She lives in Kompong Speu province, Cambodia, the third child among seven siblings in a family struggling with poverty, violence, and instability. Her father’s erratic work as a construction labourer and struggles with alcohol have made him aggressive and […]
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 and […]
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 […]