Success Stories
By the time a woman or girl arrives at our doors, she is already a hero. Your support empowers her to transform the world — one person, one family, and one community at a time. Read our success stories to learn more.
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Linda
For years, Linda suffered severe abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, forcing her to flee to the U.S. to find safety for her children and herself.October 19, 2017 -
Norma
At age 15, Norma was abducted, raped, and forced into marriage by an older man. But the violence she faced didn't stop after she fled to the United States.October 13, 2017 -
Aracely
At 15, Aracely was kidnapped from her village and tortured for six years by a man who would father two of her children.April 7, 2017
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Diana
Diana was kidnapped and brutalized to force her into a marriage, but an unexpected kindness changed the course of her life.October 17, 2016 -
Maritza
She was 15-years-old when the nightmare began, when she was kidnapped by human traffickers. After miraculously escaping, Maritza was forced to leave everything behind in search of safety.July 27, 2016 -
Lucia
Lucia survived her husband's brutal attack. But when she made it to the U.S. border, she was treated like a criminal.November 18, 2015
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Marie
Marie found the courage to escape a lifetime of abuse, despite being born in one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women.November 4, 2015 -
Mariam
Her uncles locked her in a room with no windows or bathroom. She couldn't tell if it was day or night. She knew that if she died, they wouldn't care.October 12, 2015 -
Leila
In a culture where women are shunned for defying men, only her brother stood by her side.July 18, 2015
