Transformation
Stories of Recovery
Stories of Recovery
Together with our wonderful donors, we walk the recovery journey with survivors of slavery, trafficking and/or other severe human rights abuse. We do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to see them overcome their trauma and thriving! The following are just a few stories of lives that have been transformed because of Hagar in recent months!
Cambodia
Story from the Northwest project
In August, Hagar NZ Director Don Lord, was able to visit the scale up project in North Cambodia and was deeply moved by its visible impact. One of the highlights for him was meeting the couple above who, with the help of Hagar, now have a reliable income source. The...
Khouch’s Story
Khouch, who is 29 yrs old, was born into a poor family and had 11 siblings. When her parents divorced, her mother could not find enough income to support all of her children. Khouch’s grandparents suggested that the young children go to live in a care centre in their...
Dana’s Story
Dana grew up in a very poor family. Her father was an alcoholic and instead of going to school, Dana worked with her mum as a garbage collector. When she was 15 years old, Dana was working in a garment factory in Phnom Penh and was convinced by a colleague to travel...
Vietnam
Dang’s Story
Dang grew up in a remote mountainous region of Northern Vietnam. She could only speak the language native to her village and her parents did not support her furthering her education because of their financial issues. Dang’s first husband was very violent towards her....
Dan’s Story
What would be the most precious moment in your life? For Dan, it was her reunion with her mother in Vietnam after spending 17 years trafficked in China. Dan’s father died when she was young, and her mother had to work hard to make ends meet for her family. Knowing...
Linh’s Story
Linh was born in Hoa Binh, Vietnam. When she was still in high school, her neighbour sexually abused her and she became pregnant. In 2020, Hagar received her referral after her parents called the national hotline for child protection. To help Linh begin to recover...
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By partnering with Hagar, you’re supporting survivors to heal from the trauma of severe abuse. Our work is dependent on charitable giving by people like you.
Help us transform lives
Donate now
By partnering with Hagar, you’re supporting survivors to heal from the trauma of severe abuse. Our work is dependent on charitable giving by people like you.
Help us transform lives
Donate now
By partnering with Hagar, you’re supporting survivors to heal from the trauma of severe abuse. Our work is dependent on charitable giving by people like you.
