Reintegration
After victims have been rescued and have gone through the recovery process, they are ready to make the transition back into mainstream society as productive, thriving citizens. 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 Cambodia 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.
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“ This horrible crime plagues humanity and claims so many victims each year. There is no easy solution � only a monumental battle fought each day by courageous heroes like Somaly Mam. Each of us can make an important difference by giving whatever amount we can afford to give. $5, $10 and $20 goes a long ways towards helping rehabilitate a victim and put them back on a track towards a more normal life. I call upon each of you to do whatever you can to help Somaly fight this important battle by giving freely of your time, money and voice. ”
– Petra Nemcova