Celebrating New Beginnings
We are thrilled to share some inspiring news that highlights the life-changing impact your support provides for women who are survivors of human trafficking. At Engedi Refuge, every milestone is a testament to resilience, courage, and the unwavering belief that healing and breaking free of exploitation is possible. This month, we are celebrating two remarkable graduates from our program who are charting their own paths toward brighter futures.
One of our graduates has taken a significant step forward by moving into a new house—a powerful symbol of stability, independence, and self-determination. This is creating a safe space for her to call her own and marks a healthy new chapter in her life, one full of healing after trauma and empowerment. Another woman is also moving from Engedi Refuge into a rental, and her future is looking bright. She has recently secured a new job and is in the process of joyfully reconnecting with her child. These achievements are more than milestones. They represent new beginnings, family reunification, and financial independence. This is true freedom from a life of exploitation.
For women who have survived the trauma of human trafficking, rebuilding their life is a journey paved with challenges. Stable housing, meaningful employment, and the chance to reunite with family members are cornerstones of lasting transformation. These accomplishments are not just individual victories—they inspire hope for other survivors who are still seeking healing from a life of commercial sexual exploitation. With the right support, recovery, and renewal—positive life changes are possible.
None of this would be achievable without the generosity and compassion of supporters like you. Your commitment to Engedi Refuge provides safe shelter, trauma-informed care, employment readiness training, financial literacy training, and family reunification services. Your support empowers survivors to dream again and gives them the resources and tools they need to build a future filled with dignity and possibility for themselves and their children.
As we celebrate these wonderful new beginnings for our Engedi graduates, we want to thank our supporters for being part of the Engedi Refuge community. Your support changes lives, one courageous woman at a time.
Fall Newsletter, 2025