A New Chapter for Rekha
Rekha is excited about her new job!
- Jul 11
First Time Student at 11 Years Old
11 year old Shilu was rescued from a brothel in Dhodar Village in MP on 24th February 2022. For the last few months, Shilu was living in...
- Jul 8
Learning English and Accessing Healthcare
Jeeva experienced incredible abuse and trauma before she was rescued. Our social worker connected her with healthcare near her aunt's house.
- Jul 1
Transformation in the Shelter Home
Saha, Fauzia and Reshmi were rescued on March 23rd. Now they are enjoying new friendships in freedom!
- Jun 23
Local Newspaper Honors Survivors!
A local newspaper honors 3 survivors!
- Jun 15
A Boost in Confidence
Creating lanterns gave survivors a boost in confidence as they realized they could quickly learn to make something new!
- Jun 15
Classes for the Future
11 girls in a shelter home practice setting goals and making decisions as they prepare to enroll in new classes.
- Jun 2
Art Therapy
When social workers visited their shelter home, the girls seemed down and unmotivated. They were encouraged by thread painting together!
- Jun 1
Practicing Empathy
Our social worker hosted a session about empathy for ten survivors living in a shelter home.
- May 24
Bookstore Inspiration
Sneha was rescued in August 2019 and now dreams of becoming a nurse. She loved picking out some books in a local bookstore!
- May 21
Pursuing Employment
Shanu and Bhavana were rescued in 2018. Four years later, they feel safe, happy and hopeful as they look to the future!
- May 19
Moni the patissier!
Moni was rescued in December 2020. Now she enjoys her job working in a bakery!
- Apr 30
It Takes a Village
Catherine Raja, National Director, shares about meeting Swati, who is only 14 years old and already a survivor of trafficking.
- Apr 25
Treasure in Jars of Clay
Young girls are learning to steward their finances and time with care and attention.
- Apr 14
Rescued At Last
16 year old Tani was finally rescued from a brothel in West Bengal on April 14th, 2022.
- Apr 12
Painting Pebbles
15 girls enjoyed painting rocks at a shelter home in Pune today; they came up with so many different designs!
- Apr 12
The Power of a Phone Call
Survivors talk one-on-one with social workers to discuss what is most challenging in their lives.
- Apr 8
Unita's Promotion
After 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 30
Saving the Planet
11 environmentally conscious survivors loved learning about the earth, how planets rotate, and preserving natural resources.
- Mar 16
Empowering Artisans
Survivors in two different shelter homes learned new skills!
- Mar 4
Drawing Conclusions
A drawing game emphasizes the importance of verbal communication!
- Mar 3
Learning to listen - even virtually!
Over video chat, our social worker Nitendri told a fun story on how they could become active listeners.
- Mar 2
A Meaningful Lunch
Shema reconnected with our social workers over lunch and shared about the difficulties she faces in her village.
- Feb 18
Starting with a name game
A new restoration program begins!
- Feb 18
Peer Pressure
In a shelter home in Madhya Pradesh, 18 girls participated in a session on peer pressure and negotiation.
- Feb 15
Fun and Finances
43 girls at a shelter home in Nagpur had fun learning about financial management.
- Feb 15
A Very Special Valentine....
Rescued 15 years ago on Valentine's Day 2007, Carulata celebrates her thriving marriage on February 14th, 2022.
- Feb 11
Communication and Cardboard Cut-outs
Our restoration program helps survivors develop a variety of skills for the real world. This session focused on two!
- Feb 9
Recognizing emotions and emojis!
Freedom Firm social workers help 13 girls gain emotional management skills.
- Jan 25
Happy Birthday, Pavitra!
Pavitra celebrates her 17th birthday, gives a speech on Girl Power, and looks ahead to law school!
- Jan 24
Congratulations, 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 20
Employed 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 20
The POCSO Act
40 survivors learn about the POCSO Act, how it protects children and punishes perpetrators.
- Jan 19
Coloring for the first time…
10 girls practiced creative thinking through coloring. Some survivors shared they had never colored before.
- Jan 15
Congratulations, 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.
- Jan 7
Serious and Silly
36 girls learned about their rights and gained a skill!
- Dec 20, 2021
Parties 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, 2021
From Crying to Singing
Freedom Firm celebrated the holidays with 28 girls in a shelter home in Uttar Pradesh.
- Dec 15, 2021
Reflections and Refreshments
Freedom Firm hosted a holiday party for a rural childcare center in Parvaliya Village, Madhya Pradesh.
- Dec 15, 2021
Christmastime in Kolkata
60 girls and 10 staff participated in a year end party at their shelter home in Kolkata.
- Dec 8, 2021
The 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, 2021
Fighting for Gilli's Freedom and Safety
We 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, 2021
Mythbusters: HIV & AIDS
Social workers hosted interactive sessions with three different shelter homes on World AIDS Day (December 1st).
- Nov 29, 2021
A Mother Under Investigation
Our social workers to remote villages to visit the families of three victims rescued on November 14th.
- Nov 17, 2021
Painting and Processing
Social workers Seema and Catherine facilitated a painting workshop for 23 girls in a shelter home in Pune. While the girls were painting...
- Nov 16, 2021
A Happy Home
Our social workers visit 15 year old Anju at her home. After 7 years of forced prostitution, Anju's family has been reunited!
- Nov 12, 2021
What 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, 2021
Budgeting and Beyond!
A Freedom Firm social worker hosted three back-to-back sessions to teach survivors different topics.
- Oct 20, 2021
Creating Cards
10 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, 2021
Budding Entrepreneurs!
3 survivors from a shelter home in Karad learned how to make lanterns and made 3,000 over a few weeks!