Hagar International

Your Generosity Is Changing Survivor Stories: 2025 Mid-Year Report

Your generosity is changing survivor’s lives forever Every day, in every corner of the world, the devastating impact of trauma plays out in the lives of individuals — trauma caused by human trafficking, slavery, and abuse. But thanks to you, this is not the end of the story. In the first half of 2025, your generosity has helped: 2,569 survivors heal and rebuild their lives through trauma-informed care. 208,324 at-risk individuals receive

Hagar Addresses UN on Scam Centre Trafficking

On July 30th, 2025, Le Viet Anh, Hagar’s Vietnam Country Director, addressed the UN alongside representatives from Meta and Interpol about the rise in scam centre trafficking and the impact on survivors.

How a Social Media Job Ad Led to Human Trafficking: Grace’s Story

How a Social Media Job Ad Led to Human Trafficking: Grace’s Brave Fight for Freedom At 17, a TikTok job offer should have been harmless. Instead, it led Grace into trafficking. Grace grew up in a loving family in Thailand. During a school break, she saw a job advertisement on TikTok. It sounded easy. Just reply to messages, earn quick money, no experience needed. With her family’s blessing, Grace and her best

Hagar Launches Community Child Protection Project in Afghanistan

Responding with Resilience: A New Chapter for Survivor Care in Afghanistan In the face of changing political realities and increasing constraints on civil society, Hagar has taken a bold and strategic step to ensure continued support for Afghan children who have experienced severe trauma. Hagar has worked in Afghanistan since 2008 supporting thousands of women and children through residential and community programs. Now, Hagar is shifting from a residential care model to

Hagar Scales Up Trauma-Informed Care in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — April 25, 2025 — Hagar, in collaboration with Cambodia’s National Institute of Social Affairs (NISA) proudly hosted a groundbreaking “Trauma-Informed Care” workshop in Phnom Penh. The event, generously supported by International Justice Mission (IJM), welcomed over 300 participants, including social service professionals, government representatives, and civil society partners. The workshop focused on strengthening trauma-responsive practices across Cambodia’s social service sectors. Attendees explored evidence-based approaches to compassionate care, survivor

Hagar International thrilled to announce Jules Frost as new CEO

Hagar International is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jules Frost as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 April 2025. Jules Frost brings an impressive career spanning over two decades in international humanitarian and development work, NGO leadership, and public and government advisory roles. Throughout her career, Jules has held senior positions at World Vision, including Regional Team Leader for East Africa, Emergency Response and Disaster Mitigation Director, and Global Field

From Fear to Strength: Hoat’s Story

From Fear to Strength: Hoat’s Journey of Resilience For many, childhood is a time of dreams and discovery. But for Hoat, it was a daily struggle for survival. Growing up in a home filled with violence and uncertainty, she learned early on to stay quiet, to endure, to survive. Her father, diagnosed with schizophrenia, subjected Hoat and her mother to relentless physical and verbal abuse. One day, in a fit of rage,

Hagar Urges Swift Review of Anti-Trafficking Grants

Hagar’s USA Office Urges Swift Review of Anti-Trafficking and Survivor-Support Grants Following U.S. Government Foreign Funding Pause Over the last few days, Hagar received notifications from USAID and the U.S. Department of State’s TIP Office to pause all programmatic and financial activities funded by U.S. Government Agencies. This decision follows the new Administration’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning U.S. Foreign Aid, and immediately affects our programs in Afghanistan and Cambodia. While

Insight Myanmar Interviews Hagar

Recently, Insight Myanmar podcast interviewed Catherine Kirkendall, Executive Director of Hagar’s US office about our work in the country. Or click here to listen to full conversation about deep-rooted cycles of trauma, the whole journey of restoration, and challenging systems that perpetuate abuse.

Personal Safety Plans Help Vulnerable Students Thrive in Trauma-Informed Classrooms

Supporting Vulnerable Students: The Role of Personal Safety Plans in Trauma-Informed Classrooms, by Dr. Zoe Wyatt, was recently published in Teachers Matter. The article draws on trauma-informed work conducted with Hagar in Cambodia and the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) and examines how safety plans can help students identify safe spaces or people when they feel distressed. Dr. Wyatt, an Australian-registered Mental Health Social Worker, has over a decade of experience in