Prema Maeato, Director of HOPE Trust
“I have worked in marginalised communities in the Solomon Islands for 20 years. These communities lack access to healthcare facilities, quality education, proper roads, police and government services. The risk of human trafficking, exploitation and abuse is high for these vulnerable people.
In 2014, I founded HOPE Trust because I am passionate about improving lives in at-risk communities. When I learned in early 2021 that I would be directing the fully funded five-year SAFE program, I knew we would be able to make a real difference with our work. However, I also knew we would need help from more experienced agencies to achieve what is required. I am delighted to have started this project with the strong support of Hagar and Tearfund New Zealand, who are supporting us in so many ways to be an effective and sustainable NGO. Thanks to their assistance we are becoming strong in Trauma-Informed Care and the provision of services to trafficking survivors.
I am also looking forward to learning more about prosecution and investigation of trafficking offenders from LIFT International, and gaining lessons from Homes of Hope Fiji so we can apply their expertise in Solomon Islands.
Our vision is that the communities we work with use their resources to build healthy, safe and inclusive environments and become role models to surrounding communities. I am confident the partnership with Hagar on this project will help make this a reality.”
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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.