Jun 15A Boost in ConfidenceCreating lanterns gave survivors a boost in confidence as they realized they could quickly learn to make something new!
Jun 15Classes for the Future11 girls in a shelter home practice setting goals and making decisions as they prepare to enroll in new classes.
Jun 2Art TherapyWhen social workers visited their shelter home, the girls seemed down and unmotivated. They were encouraged by thread painting together!
Jun 1Practicing EmpathyOur social worker hosted a session about empathy for ten survivors living in a shelter home.
May 24Bookstore InspirationSneha was rescued in August 2019 and now dreams of becoming a nurse. She loved picking out some books in a local bookstore!
May 21Pursuing Employment Shanu and Bhavana were rescued in 2018. Four years later, they feel safe, happy and hopeful as they look to the future!
May 19Moni the patissier!Moni was rescued in December 2020. Now she enjoys her job working in a bakery!
Apr 30It Takes a VillageCatherine Raja, National Director, shares about meeting Swati, who is only 14 years old and already a survivor of trafficking.
Apr 27New FriendshipsSaha, Fauzia and Reshmi were rescued on March 23rd. Now they are enjoying new friendships in freedom!
Apr 25Treasure in Jars of ClayYoung girls are learning to steward their finances and time with care and attention.
Apr 14Rescued At Last16 year old Tani was finally rescued from a brothel in West Bengal on April 14th, 2022.
Apr 12Painting Pebbles15 girls enjoyed painting rocks at a shelter home in Pune today; they came up with so many different designs!
Apr 12The Power of a Phone CallSurvivors talk one-on-one with social workers to discuss what is most challenging in their lives.
Apr 8Unita's PromotionAfter her rescue on March 21, 2021, Unita started to work as a cook's helper. Unita was recently promoted to oversee the entire kitchen!
Mar 30Saving the Planet11 environmentally conscious survivors loved learning about the earth, how planets rotate, and preserving natural resources.
Mar 3Learning to listen - even virtually! Over video chat, our social worker Nitendri told a fun story on how they could become active listeners.
Mar 2A Meaningful LunchShema reconnected with our social workers over lunch and shared about the difficulties she faces in her village.
Feb 18Peer PressureIn a shelter home in Madhya Pradesh, 18 girls participated in a session on peer pressure and negotiation.
Feb 15Fun and Finances43 girls at a shelter home in Nagpur had fun learning about financial management.
Feb 15A Very Special Valentine....Rescued 15 years ago on Valentine's Day 2007, Carulata celebrates her thriving marriage on February 14th, 2022.
Feb 11Communication and Cardboard Cut-outsOur restoration program helps survivors develop a variety of skills for the real world. This session focused on two!
Feb 9Recognizing emotions and emojis!Freedom Firm social workers help 13 girls gain emotional management skills.
Jan 25Happy Birthday, Pavitra!Pavitra celebrates her 17th birthday, gives a speech on Girl Power, and looks ahead to law school!
Jan 24Congratulations, Sonali!Sonali passed her 12th grade exams! She enjoyed sharing a special cake and celebrating with the girls and staff of the shelter home where...
Jan 20Employed and learning more skills!Less than a year after her rescue in, Unita now works as a cook and is also learning how to tailor!
Jan 20The POCSO Act40 survivors learn about the POCSO Act, how it protects children and punishes perpetrators.
Jan 19Coloring for the first time…10 girls practiced creative thinking through coloring. Some survivors shared they had never colored before.
Jan 15Congratulations, Shireen!Shireen got married this January! She is very happy and thankful that she found a man who accepted her after she shared about her past.
Dec 20, 2021Parties in Pune!December 16th Social workers hosted a party for 23 girls and 10 staff in a shelter home in Pune. The girls performed dance and songs!...
Dec 16, 2021From Crying to SingingFreedom Firm celebrated the holidays with 28 girls in a shelter home in Uttar Pradesh.
Dec 15, 2021Reflections and RefreshmentsFreedom Firm hosted a holiday party for a rural childcare center in Parvaliya Village, Madhya Pradesh.
Dec 15, 2021Christmastime in Kolkata60 girls and 10 staff participated in a year end party at their shelter home in Kolkata.
Dec 8, 2021The Future is Bright In a shelter home in Maharashtra, 15 survivors of sex trafficking woke up early, excited for a Christmas party with Freedom Firm staff.
Dec 2, 2021Fighting for Gilli's Freedom and SafetyWe helped the police rescue 17 year old Gilli on December 2nd at 3:40PM and continued advocating for her to be protected in a shelter home.
Dec 1, 2021Mythbusters: HIV & AIDSSocial workers hosted interactive sessions with three different shelter homes on World AIDS Day (December 1st).
Nov 29, 2021A Mother Under InvestigationOur social workers to remote villages to visit the families of three victims rescued on November 14th.
Nov 17, 2021Painting and ProcessingSocial workers Seema and Catherine facilitated a painting workshop for 23 girls in a shelter home in Pune. While the girls were painting...
Nov 16, 2021A Happy HomeOur social workers visit 15 year old Anju at her home. After 7 years of forced prostitution, Anju's family has been reunited!
Nov 12, 2021What happens after rescue?Kanika is 17 years old and was rescued on October 22nd from a brothel in Maharashtra. Since then Kanika has stayed in a shelter home. ...
Oct 21, 2021Budgeting and Beyond!A Freedom Firm social worker hosted three back-to-back sessions to teach survivors different topics.
Oct 20, 2021Creating Cards10 girls took part in a greeting card competition in a shelter home in Nagpur. Several survivors made greeting cards for the first time!...
Oct 18, 2021Budding Entrepreneurs!3 survivors from a shelter home in Karad learned how to make lanterns and made 3,000 over a few weeks!
Oct 6, 2021Adolescent DevelopmentSurvivors need a safe place to learn about adolescent development so our social workers host conversations and answer lots of questions!
Oct 5, 2021Emotional Management63 survivors from a shelter home in Ujjain listened carefully while social worker Archana led a session on emotional management.