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 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
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
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
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,
In the latest episode of Dr. Sandie Morgan’s Ending Human Trafficking podcast, Hagar’s Peter Baynard-Smith and Sandie discuss community-based care for victims of human trafficking, slavery, and abuse. Listen to the podcast
Hagar Afghanistan successfully launched three tailoring cooperatives in Kabul Province. This achievement marks a pivotal moment for the Restoring Lives Through Livelihood (RLL) project. The project aims to reducing the risk of trafficking and abuse while by empowering women through sustainable economic opportunities and holistic support systems. The new cooperatives are strategically located in different areas within Kabul Province. This ensure that a diverse group of women can benefit from this initiative.
Once a survivor in Hagar’s aftercare programme in Cambodia, Naome now joins the organisation as a social worker dedicated to helping other girls like herself heal and rebuild their lives. Many years ago when she was a young girl, Naome was welcomed into Hagar’s recovery programme after suffering terrible abuse. She was from a remote province in northern Cambodia with few services to help her heal and rebuild her life. Naome came
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 faced weekly episodes of severe physical and verbal abuse from her husband. Though many in her community
Lailima’s life before Hagar was filled with adversity. The Taliban’s regime change in 2021 shattered her dreams of education and imposed restrictions on women’s rights. Economic decline led to financial ruin, forcing her into an abusive marriage for relief. She experienced gender-based violence and a sense of despair while trying to support her family and protect her siblings. Hagar’s intervention was a turning point for Lailima. Through Hagar’s Emergency Response and Recovery
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