Join Hagar’s Mission: How your donation makes a difference in the fight against trafficking
Human trafficking is a grave and pervasive issue, affecting almost 50 million people worldwide. It's a lucrative criminal enterprise that generates an estimated $150 billion USD annually through the exploitation of individuals. As daunting as this crisis may seem, your donation to Hagar Australia can make a significant impact in combating this modern-day slavery.
Understanding Human Trafficking
Human trafficking involves the illegal trade of people for the purposes of forced labour, sexual exploitation, or other forms of abuse. It is a violation of human rights and a global issue affecting every continent. According to recent statistics, nearly 50 million people are living in modern slavery, including men, women, and children.
Learn more about the issues here: https://www.hagar.org.au/modern-slavery
Hagar Australia’s Mission
Founded to combat slavery, Hagar Australia has a clear vision: a world free from slavery and exploitation. Hagar operates in several countries, including Afghanistan, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, providing comprehensive support to survivors. Our core programs include:
Survivor care: Hagar's safe homes and community-based care programs provide individualised support to women and children who have suffered human trafficking, slavery and abuse.
Preventing Exploitation: We equip and train at risk communities, survivors and their families and communities to stop trafficking and exploitation before it starts.
Strengthening systems: Through partnership with local communities, national governments and global leaders, we work to transform the systems that perpetuate abuse.
How Donations Make a Difference
Your donation directly supports these vital programs. Here’s how your contributions can make a tangible impact:
Direct Impact on Survivors: Donations provide immediate needs such as food, clothing, and medical care. They also fund long-term support, including counselling and education.
Program Funding: Contributions help sustain and expand our programs, allowing us to reach more survivors and address the root causes of trafficking through education and job training.
Community Benefits: Supporting survivors not only helps them but also strengthens their communities by reducing vulnerability and fostering resilience.
Disruption of Trafficking Networks: By funding legal support and advocacy, donations help bring traffickers to justice, dismantling the networks that perpetuate exploitation.
Advocacy and Policy Change: Donations support Hagar’s efforts in advocating for stronger laws and policies against trafficking, ensuring systemic change and better protection for vulnerable populations.
Why Your Support is Crucial Now
The need for support is more urgent than ever. Global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic disruptions have increased vulnerability to trafficking. More individuals are in need of our services, and we must expand our reach to meet this growing demand. Your donation can help us scale our efforts and provide the critical support needed to end trafficking and exploitation.
Your support is vital in the fight against human trafficking. By donating to Hagar Australia, you help provide essential services to survivors, disrupt trafficking networks, and advocate for systemic change. Join us in making a difference and creating a world free from exploitation.
