Our guest post today comes from Jane Tafel, the Executive Director at Hagar USA.
As Hagar works to truly restore life in all its fullness to women from devastating backgrounds, we don’t consider our work complete until each is living on her own and supporting herself and her children independently. That also means that all dependent children are enrolled in school, in order to have hope and vision for independent futures of their own. Only then can we expect to break the cycle of abuse and poverty, suffered by each woman we serve.
Women coming out of Hagar Cambodia programs are survivors, but their first steps into mainstream society are not easy ones. In most cases, women have no experience in formal work environments. They also lack characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. That’s why partner employers like STOPStart, in Cambodia, are so key to long-term economic empowerment. As a social enterprise, they strive to employ the otherwise unemployable, providing a nurturing work environment. When you buy recycled rice bag products and silk bags made by STOPStart through Dignity Regained, you help support the effort. You keep women from Hagar Cambodia employed. And, they, in turn, keep their children in school and everyone can expect a better future. A future without violence, impoverishment and the egregious human rights abuse of human trafficking.
Women coming out of Hagar Cambodia programs are survivors, but their first steps into mainstream society are not easy ones. In most cases, women have no experience in formal work environments. They also lack characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. That’s why partner employers like STOPStart, in Cambodia, are so key to long-term economic empowerment. As a social enterprise, they strive to employ the otherwise unemployable, providing a nurturing work environment. When you buy recycled rice bag products and silk bags made by STOPStart through Dignity Regained, you help support the effort. You keep women from Hagar Cambodia employed. And, they, in turn, keep their children in school and everyone can expect a better future. A future without violence, impoverishment and the egregious human rights abuse of human trafficking.
Read Boupha and Chanyra's stories by clicking on their pictures above.
You can find products from Hagar in our shop! We carry bags like this recycled rice bag tote and messenger in many different colors. Sturdy and perfect for school or travel.
Thanks Jane for sharing a bit about Hagar!
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