Sudara

THERE IS NO GREATER GIFT THAN A LIFE OF FREEDOM

Creating pathways to freedom for women in India who are vulnerable to sex trafficking.

Sudara is a hybrid organization - a certified b corp and nonprofit - dedicated to eradicating sex trafficking.

What’s Happening Now

Contribution Day

Earlier this month, our partner in India, John Foundation, hosted a “Contribution Day” on campus, inviting members of the local community to donate much-needed seasonal supplies.

We were deeply encouraged by the generous response. Community members brought in essential grocery items, providing nearly two weeks’ worth of food for our children’s homes. We are truly grateful for the care, kindness, and participation shown through this program.

This season, our goal is to raise $25,000 to help fully equip the new campus to accommodate even more women and children who are on pathways to freedom. 

Brothel Loft to American Art Galleries

Our partner, Kranti, has been sharing incredible stories from their team and from the young ladies they support.

Read Lata’s story HERE.

“Most children start school at five, but I started working at five. Every evening, I put on my dirty, torn clothes and took my baby brother out to beg on the busy streets of Mumbai. By the time most kids were learning ABCs, I was learning ROI. I knew which traffic lights were “prime real estate,” how to tilt my head just enough to make my eyes look watery, and which shopkeepers might sneak me samosas if I flashed the right smile. I was basically a five-year-old MBA in street survival. Every day at 2am, my mother would collect us from a designated meeting point and bring us “home.” At that age I didn’t realize that “home” was a brothel in Kamathipura, India’s oldest red-light area.” 

Future Kranti Dorm Space

On Giving Tuesday, we announced that our partner in India, Kranti, is expanding its home for girls from the red-light areas to create a safe place for even more young women from the red-light areas. 

It’s with so much gratitude that we are thrilled to announce that we met our $40,000 goal to make this happen!

Because of your support, Kranti will be able to double the number of girls it serves with this new sleeping space.

We’ll be sharing updates and stories as the build progresses and eventually when new Krantikaris can move into their new home.

This dream became a reality because of you. Thank you, truly.

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE FREE AND SAFE.

That’s why we provide:

Safe
Housing

A safe home, and strong sense of community, belonging and support.

Children's Homes & Education

Care and schooling for children to escape harmful cycles.

TRAINING & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Vocational training programs leading to sustainable, fair-wage employment.

THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 MILLION SEX WORKERS IN INDIA.

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Poverty

Many women are raising their children on less than $2 per day and struggle to make ends meet.

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Powerlessness

Socioeconomic status and gender inequities are barriers to empowerment.

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Lack of Access

Lack of resources prevents access to skills training, education and job opportunities.

Why India?

YOUR GIFT PROVIDES FREEDOM, HOPE AND INDEPENDENCE.

Here’s how it works:

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You Donate

You choose to give a one-time gift, or become a monthly donor.

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We Partner

Our partners in India train women with skills that are in high demand in the Indian market.

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Women Thrive

Women decide their own path and gain confidence and independence – and freedom.

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ANNUAL BENEFIT REPORT

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7,500+

women trained
…and counting

100%

report an increased sense of purpose and hope

100%

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feeling safe

Inspiration

Kala Story

KALA

Most of the women in Kala’s family are sex workers. She tried to hide this fact when she was at school. She didn’t want the other students to make fun of her…

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MYA

When Mya was young, her mother left to find employment in Mumbai without telling her family. Her mother stayed in Mumbai and was trapped in the sex trade for four years..

Stories VARASI

VARASI

Varasi’s parents died when she was very young. Her aunt and uncle had promised to take care of her but ended up selling her to a brothel…

THERE IS NO GREATER GIFT THAN A LIFE OF FREEDOM

Make a donation today to help provide safety, independence and hope for women and children in India who are high risk or survivors of sex trafficking

Donate

Give the gift of freedom

Help provide safety, independence and hope for women & children in India who are high risk or survivors of sex trafficking.

Leela Sudara Stories

Wholesale With Purpose

We learned that we can make faster progress toward our mission through revenue that we reinvest in our cause. So, we partner with wholesalers, distributors and corporations that want to “do good” by selling apparel and accessories hand-crafted by women we support who choose tailoring as their profession.

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Women have a chance to have choices. It’s not just about sewing, it’s about becoming who they want to be, what really lights them up.

– Linda H., Donor