My LiA Project Summary: Empowering Survivors of Human Trafficking

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Chaishna Puppala
Student, University of Hong Kong
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Background

I will be working in the STOP Program (Stop Trafficking of People) at Branches of Hope to provide psychosocial support to survivors of human trafficking, helping them to access justice and rebuild their lives. Before my LiA, I naively thought that human trafficking was a crime which happened across borders, but that was only one side of the story. I learnt that a more modern form of human trafficking involves forcing and coercing someone to do things for someone else’s benefit within the same city, making it hard to uncover. To capture my experience serving this community, I will complete a weekly reflection log to document my experience working with the organisation and the community, including challenges I encountered and how I resolved them. 

Areas of Focus

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 

Objectives

I hope to contribute to the STOP team to reduce the barriers for survivors to access legal justice, while simultaneously empowering these communities.  

  • Collaborate with the STOP team and partnering organisations to facilitate psychoeducational workshops for migrant domestic workers on mental health and exploitation prevention
  • Assist in providing case management support and providing essentials like hygiene products and food to clients 
  • Design culturally sensitive materials for workshops and community programs tailored to the community we are addressing
  • Evaluate webpage content and design to deliver detailed feedback on enhancing user engagement
  • Create a database of workshop and talk resources for Branches of Hope to streamline STOP program delivery

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased awareness of mental health and employment rights for migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
  • Improved client well-being through access to basic essentials and casework support
  • Individuals feel more empowered to pursue legal support and navigate the complex legal process
  • Receive more funding for supporting survivors of human trafficking in Hong Kong
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Chaishna Puppala (She/Her)
Student, University of Hong Kong

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