A System Just for Children: Voices of Child Victims and Witnesses About their Experiences in the Cambodian Criminal Justice System Published: January 2015 This research is one of the first conducted in Cambodia to look in detail at the experience of child witnesses and victims who go through the Cambodian criminal justice system. It particularly aims to give voice to children’s views in order to contribute to the development of criminal court
Being Trauma-Informed in Cambodia: Practice Considerations for Professionals Working with Children and Trauma International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, Vol. 7, No. 7, July 2017 This research highlights Hagar’s trauma-informed education model in Cambodia and the experiences of therapists and educators working with traumatised children. Hagar is used as a case example to understand how teachers can utilise this approach in their classrooms in resource-poor countries. The research was published in
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
Hagar Partners with A21 to Provide Foster Care for Child Victims of Human Trafficking in Cambodia May 21, 2024 – Hagar has just signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend our partnership with A21 in Cambodia. Hagar’s partnership with A21 began in Cambodia in May 2022. A21 is a global anti-trafficking organization with programmes in 14 countries. Hagar and A21’s partnership in Cambodia works to provide foster care for trafficked
Highlighting Excellence in Leadership, Finances and Mission-Driven Work May 16, 2024 – By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Hagar USA achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that Hagar is deserving of donor trust as they are a well-run nonprofit organization. “As a charitable organization, we rely on the passion and action of generous Americans to achieve our mission,” said Catherine
Just recently, Hagar’s local partner in the Solomon Islands filed its first human trafficking case with the police. The Solomon Islands is a small Pacific island nation with a big human trafficking problem. But trafficking is widely misunderstood in the country and often remains invisible. Most cases are not reported to the authorities. Two years ago, Hagar expanded to the Solomon Islands to address this issue. Hagar’s team has worked to raise
Why investing in Hagar is a good return for you. As tax season rolls around, many of us have money on the brain. Maybe you’re analyzing how you spend your money, or brainstorming ways to save more money this year, or dreaming of what you’ll do with a tax return if you receive one. Or perhaps you’re wondering how you can use your resources to invest in creating a better, more hopeful
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
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 before being repatriated to Cambodia. At Hagar’s Home of Love, Malis slowly began her healing journey. Her
By partnering with Hagar, you answer the cries of human suffering. Our work is dependent on charitable giving by people like you.
By partnering with Hagar, you help survivors heal from trauma and severe abuse. Our work depends on the generosity of people like you.