Flourish

Our main program in Romania is our small groups for teenagers from the government orphanages or other high-risk situations. These groups are trauma-informed and identity-focused. Our goal is to build healthy relationships, increase their self-esteem, facilitate healing, and reduce their vulnerability to exploitation. We have groups every week and we try to meet each child where they are in that moment and be a consistent presence in their life. Every week looks different, but no matter what, our priority is to cultivate a safe environment where our relationships can grow.

The Cooperative

Collaboration is one of our top values as an organization. We know that we are stronger together and can be more effective when we work hand-in-hand with others who have the same goal. We partner with other NGOs, local government departments, national agencies, and missionaries to provide trainings on human trafficking, child development, trauma, and other various topics to help equip them with the practical knowledge and skills that make their jobs easier and more effective.

In addition, we know that loving and caring for vulnerable people takes a lot of time and energy. Many of our partners don’t have the capacity to network, research, and strategize how to collaborate with others. Because of this reality, we make it a priority to do this work and offer a place of connection and collaboration to those in our network.

Restart

We have identified two very important ways that we can support survivors of trafficking as they reintegrate back into society: education and housing. Without a proper place to live and further education to provide opportunities for their future, they remain vulnerable to trafficking. We are part of a support system that is allowing survivors to have a fresh start.