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
Together, We Are the Path to Freedom
Every January, the United States observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the millions of individuals globally, and within our own communities, affected by labor and sex trafficking.
Established by presidential proclamation in 2010, this month serves as a critical call to action for governments, nonprofits, and individuals to educate themselves on the signs of exploitation and to support survivor-led initiatives. It is a period focused on strengthening the systems that protect the vulnerable and renewing a collective commitment to eradicating modern-day slavery, ensuring that every person has the fundamental right to live in freedom and dignity.
What Happened After She Ran
Our partner, Kranti, has been sharing stories from their team and from the young ladies they support.
Read Taniya’s story HERE.
As a child, she helped her mom get ready for work every evening. She would carefully, cleanly pin her mother’s sari every night, and she never questioned why the sari was disheveled when she returned. Her mother usually came home drunk, and when she was drunk, she was gentle. Funny. Caring.
They would sit together, watching television, Taniya with a coke and her mother with a beer. Listening to the stories about her “clients” and “colleagues,” Taniya imagined what a fancy, luxurious job her mother must have. It was the only time Taniya felt close to her.
“The only problem was that while she talked, she would take a blade and carve gashes into her arms. Every morning I would wake up to wash our blood soaked night dresses and the bedsheets before I went to school. But I didn’t care, I loved this special world we had together. Because in the morning, that world was shattered.
Sudara Is Heading to India — With Six Inspiring Advocates
This Friday, Sudara is heading to India — and we’re honored to bring six incredible advocates with us.
These advocates aren’t staff members, but they are deeply woven into our mission. Through their support, event leadership, campaign amplification, and raising awareness in their communities, they help make our work possible.
Now, they’ll experience the impact firsthand. Together, we’ll visit our partner organizations on the ground and meet the women and girls whose lives are being transformed through safety, education, and opportunity.
We look forward to sharing reflections from the field. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
[pictured: Tory James, Advocate from our 2024 Trip to India]
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE FREE AND SAFE.
That’s why we provide:
THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 MILLION SEX WORKERS IN INDIA.
Poverty
Many women are raising their children on less than $2 per day and struggle to make ends meet.
Powerlessness
Socioeconomic status and gender inequities are barriers to empowerment.
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:
You Donate
You choose to give a one-time gift, or become a monthly donor.
We Partner
Our partners in India train women with skills that are in high demand in the Indian market.
Women Thrive
Women decide their own path and gain confidence and independence – and freedom.
Inspiration
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…
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..
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
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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.
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.
