A Safe Place to Work, Grow, and Thrive
“My life was hell.” ~Mala
For the estimated 9,000 women stuck in the brothels in Delhi, their journey started with the hopes of escaping poverty or abuse and pursuing a better life. Instead, they were sold into an existence of exploitation and control.
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Physical Control
“People don’t use condoms and they spread HIV/AIDS. Women on their periods and pregnant women still have to work. Only days after a woman delivers a baby she has to perform sex work. I was sick all the time and had so much body pain.” ~ Jyoti
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Economic Control
“They took all the money that I earned…ALL the money. For five years I didn’t get any money because I had to pay the owner everything I earned. If I ever tried to hide some money, they would beat me. They told me I need to earn and there is no escape.” ~Raziya
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Social-Emotional Control
“We were not allowed to go outside. We got our necessities inside the brothel. Sellers visited on a regular basis for cosmetics, cloths, and food. I was forced to do whatever I was told. I tried to escape and I couldn’t. They beat me so badly.” ~Mala
Savhera’s Talent Incubator unlocked their latent talent and transformed their lives forever.
Meet Raziya
“Because of Savhera, I have a bank account and started saving money and developing a saving habit in my life. I am happy and have no fear. I have confidence that I can stay alone anywhere without any man’s support and I can move anywhere independently. I am now equal in society just because of Savhera.”
Meet Seema
“I have learned how to read, write, do math, measure, and speak English. I have also learned about teamwork, time management, and gained communication skills all since being at Savhera.”
Meet Mala
“In the past I was dependent on others for my financial needs. Now I support myself and am confident to make household decisions. I have learned the value of happiness, joy, fun, and forgiveness for my emotional and mental health.”
