Finding Clarity in a Sea of Uncertainty
Finding Clarity in a Sea of Uncertainty Mai’s Story When Mai started searching for job opportunities, she did what many people do. At first, she was simply looking for information about work and opportunities. But as she searched, she came across content about human trafficking. What she found did not reassure her. Instead, it left […]
When Safety Is Not a Simple Choice
When Safety Is Not a Simple Choice “There was no clear or safe solution. Only difficult choices.” – The young mother Her ex-husband had legal custody of their son. The boy was still living in an environment where violence could happen without warning. The mother wanted to protect him, but every option carried risk. If […]
Ree’s story of survival and return
“ Now, I just want to live and work safely in my village. I don’t want to leave my home again “ “I just want to live safely in my village.” Ree, a 43-year-old man living with a disability, never wanted to leave his village. Today, he, his wife Ka, and their children are back […]
Recovery starts with income.
Recovery starts with income. For survivors, the ability to earn a living is not only about money. Recovery is not one moment. It is a journey. Safety and support come first Recovery cannot begin without stability. Survivors receive comprehensive support through The Whole Journey, including counselling, legal aid, healthcare, education, housing support, sanitation, and food […]
Meet Masooma
Meet Masooma, a mother rebuilding life after years of abuse. AFGHANISTAN Survivor Story From survival to the first signs of stability A life shaped by violence she never chose Masooma, known by her pseudonym Maliha, was only 17 when she was forced into marriage to a much older man without her consent. She remembers the […]
Setara’s Story: Finding Hope and Healing Through Livelihood Support
Setara’s Journey from Trauma to Hope Setara has survived family violence, repeated cancer surgeries, and deep emotional trauma. Through the RLL project, she is now finding strength and a path forward. After years of violence, illness, and loss, Setara is rebuilding her life with courage and hope. Setara’s life has been marked by pain from […]
A Story of Perseverance
Thanks to You, She Is Learning to Trust the Future Again For more than two years a young girl lived with harm inside her own home. What she experienced quietly shaped how she saw herself and the world around her. She grew up carrying guilt and shame she did not cause, believing she was damaged […]
Malina’s Story
Malina’s story: protection at a critical moment When conflict reached her community near the Cambodia–Thailand border, Malina was nine months pregnant. She and her family fled quickly, travelling more than 100 kilometres to reach safety. Along with hundreds of others, they arrived at a temporary displacement camp after leaving home with almost nothing. “I was […]
Thy Chenda’s Story
Case Story: Female Returnee to Cambodia Returnee’s name of Conflict: Thy Chenda Given Name: Seymey Gender: Female Age: 24 years old Family status: Husband and 2 children (7 months pregnant) Husband Name: Bonat, 28 years old (currently in prison in Thailand) Birthplace: Snoul Village, Boeung Pram Commune, Bavel District, Battambang Province. Seymey, also known as […]
Tanzila’s road to freedom
Tanzila was married at the age of 14 to settle her father’s debt, a decision that placed her in years of abuse and hardship from a very young age. With no control over her circumstances and no opportunity to continue her education or earn an income, she endured long periods of suffering in order to […]