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  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Angelica

After 8 years in the sex trade, Angelica has been living at the aftercare facility called Mercy Workshop since 2017.  She is a mom with two daughte...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Alejandra

Alejandra is single mother with three children, ages 4, 7, and 11. She learned the art of making paper rolled beads about 5 years ago. She was maki...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Niurca

Niurca was first rescued from Human Trafficking 8 years ago. She lived at the Leche Y Miel aftercare facility for a month and then went back to pro...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Nica

“I love creating and designing jewelry. When I am having a bad day, I go get my kit and I start creating. Each twist, bend, and curl is creating so...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Erika

Erika is only 17 years old, but in her short life, she has experienced many hardships. She was sold at the age of 12 into human trafficking. It was...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Veniela

Veniela was rescued 4 years ago from Human Trafficking and is now one of the “House Moms”. She has a heart of gold and having been in the shoes of ...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 24, 2020

Liss

When we first met Liss she had only been living in the aftercare facility for about three months. She is 21, and the mother of 3 children, under th...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 05, 2020

Kalaiselvi

KALAISELVI - Co-op Manager since 2012, India Eight years ago Kalaiselvi was pregnant with her second child and wanted to help support her family. K...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 05, 2020

Christopher Adalla

Christopher Adalla - Co-op Co-Manager since 2008, Philippines Married to Lani it seemed only natural for Chris to be highly involved in the co-op. ...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 05, 2020

LeLani Adalla

LeLani Adalla - Co-Op Manager since 2002, Philippines LeLani understands poverty. She was born and raised in a squatters village with eight other s...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 05, 2020

Nanette

Nanette - Co-op Manager since 2005, Philippines A young mother walked into the co-op one fall afternoon. She was pregnant with her 7th child. She h...

  • by Sarah Barrett
  • Feb 05, 2020

Shembagavalli

Shembagavalli -  Co-op Manager since 2011, India Shembagavalli grew up in the leprosy colony. For 10 years, she and her family had to take anti-vir...