At the age of 24, Naomi escaped the residential brothel where she had been exploited for several years. Like so many other survivors, Naomi had been brought to the United States by an individual who had promised her a job as an in-home caretaker and the opportunity to...
Over the last week we’ve had dozens of news outlets, friends, and podcasters reach out with a pressing question: were the shooting victims at the Atlanta spas being trafficked? While it’s still too early to determine if they were, we wonder how the answer...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we’ll have several opportunities for you to join the fight against human trafficking. Don’t miss this moment - the time to make freedom real for survivors of trafficking is now. LEARN. This month,...
In March, 80% of the women in Restore’s Economic Empowerment program lost their jobs. And today, many are still in the same position with no sustainable means for financial stability. While many Americans shifted to working remotely or applied for...
My name is Carmen and I’m 28 years old. I came to the States when I was 19. My boyfriend in Honduras told me he knew a man named Carlos who would give me a job as a maid when I came to New York. I was so excited to move to a new country so I could make...
In the midst of this public health crisis, vulnerabilities and the risk of exploitation are increasing. We're doubling down on efforts, re-thinking our program strategy, and relying on the Restore community to keep freedom real for survivors of sex...
Yesterday, we concluded our International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign. We’re thrilled to share that you gave $30,000 to unlock a $30,000 empowerment match, funding our Economic Empowerment program with a total of $60,000! While we kicked off March...