Reintegration

After victims have been rescued and have gone through the recovery process, they are ready to make the transition back into mainstream society. The Foundation ensures these survivors have the means to start a new life. SMF also funds ongoing medical and psychological services as needed and continues to support and monitor survivors for a period of at least three years to ensure long-term success and holistic reintegration.

Micro-financing

SMF is currently establishing an ongoing micro-financing program that will provide each reintegrated survivor with a small grant, a bicycle for transportation, food, and health care supplies. In addition, SMF will provide equipment, materials, and an initial cash investment for those who wish to start a small business, encouraging entrepreneurial efforts and financial independence.

Sustainable Employment

Secure, long-term employment for survivors is critical in warding off the threat of the trafficking industry. SMF helps fund small operations in Southeast Asia to employ reintegrated survivors in trades such as hairdressing and tailoring. The Reintegration team carries out societal and market assessments to gauge the practicality of reintegrating the survivor into her preferred local community, as well as to measure the potential business options in that geographical area. The work SMF undertakes with survivors’ families and the local communities is vital in helping to develop sustainable livelihoods and income generation for these at-risk women and their families.