Building Hope: ENA and Partners Unveil Transitional Shelter for Trafficking Survivors

“We confidently say these individuals have been compassionately cared for and are now on the path to recovery and reintegration with their families and into society with new skills and resources.”

–Afasi Komla, EMS Director

ENA and key partners will finish the construction of Hope Transitional Shelter by January 2024. This one-of-a-kind facility will provide 40 rescued survivors with physical and psychological safety and the resources needed to begin healing and move forward in their new lives. A core element of ENA’s aftercare services is our locally trained and certified team of male and female social workers that customize services and therapies according to individual needs to ensure each survivor can successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Offering Freedom To The Vulnerable

We engage in covert rescue missions on Lake Volta and other locations to liberate victims of modern slavery. These rescuwes are sensitive and perilous endeavors. However, every individual deserves the freedom and rights that we often take for granted. Upon rescue, all rescued children receive comprehensive rehabilitation care for a minimum of six months. Subsequently, they are reunited with their families in their native communities and provided with opportunities for education or vocational training.

To prevent the cycle of trafficking from repeating due to underlying poverty, we empower parents and guardians economically. We provide them with seed capital and business training, enabling them to establish their own businesses, generate income, and sustainably support their families. This approach fosters self-reliance within families and ensures the long-term effectiveness of our efforts.

Empowering Futures: Sustainable Livelihood Support

Poverty remains a key catalyst for human trafficking, as parents may exchange their children’s rights and freedoms for financial gain. To combat this, our EMS team offers rescued victims sustainable livelihood support, offering seed capital to survivors transitioning out of slavery. This support offers beneficiaries the opportunity to receive business training that equips them with the skills to effectively manage allocated funds and maximize profits. Continuous monitoring ensures the maintenance of entrepreneurial values and sustainable business practices. Our livelihood support extends financial assistance to families or caregivers of rescued children, addressing dependency syndrome and fostering financial independence. This initiative empowers caregivers to provide for the school expenses of rescued children under their care, ultimately breaking the cycle of poverty and vulnerability perpetuated by human trafficking.