Between 2016 and 2023, HAART has sheltered survivors of trafficking. Staying at the HAART shelter includes not only safety and basic needs, but individual and trauma-informed assistance like therapeutic and medical support as well as educational or vocational training.
“Today I am able to live a happy and joyful life. To this, the therapy really helped me. I learned how to deal with my trauma, what makes me strong, and what helps me to handle stress. What I learned in therapy I still apply in my daily life.” (Margaret)
Additionally, to the survivors who were accommodated at the shelter, HAART has supported more than 1000 survivors of trafficking outside its shelter.
Over 725 survivors of trafficking were able to start their businesses with the help of HAART.
“After the vocational training and the start-up help, I got my business running and I am for the first time able to afford diapers for my baby. Economically, I am better off now even than ever before.” (Eddy)
With community, first responder, and children’s workshops, we have reached approximately 100,000 persons between 2010 and 2023 to inform them about the risks and forms of human trafficking and rescue channels.
“I previously understood human trafficking only as something that happens across borders. I did not know it is also happening in our own communities. After the workshop, we were able to identify victims and refer them to HAART for help.” (Community leader from Northern Kenya)
In Best Practice Manuals, Research Publications and Statements to Policy Makers and United Nations Agencies, HAART shares its first-hand insights on human trafficking trends with other stakeholders who are committed to countering human trafficking. Information from HAART Kenya often informs the annual Global Report on Trafficking in Persons and relevant United Nations Agencies.
