2021
Highlights with HAGAR
2021 was a year of heightened uncertainty, tragedy and trauma for our beneficiaries. But yet at the same time, we bore witness to the increased and inspiring resilience of our beneficiaries.

We widened our programmes beyond survivors of human trafficking, abuse and slavery to include emergency responses for these communities. To ensure the continued well-being of beneficiaries, we are incredibly grateful to receive even stronger commitment from donors, supporters, volunteers, partners and staff.

664,310
Total beneficiaries supported
>8.8MIL
Campaign reach

SINGAPORE

2,657
beneficiaries and families
received support for trauma care, livelihood sustenance, legal aid and reintegration assistance
1.84 MIL
people in Singapore and vulnerable migrant workers
reached through awareness efforts
Victim Aftercare Support

Assistance to trafficked and exploited women migrant workers grew by 42% compared to previous year

Leading Community Action

Provided training and capacity building for effective trauma-informed care delivery to partner service agencies

Influencing Systemic Action

Strengthened alliances with government ministries and partner networks to effectively combat human trafficking

SINGAPORE

2,657
beneficiaries and families received support for trauma care, livelihood sustenance, legal aid and reintegration assistance
1.84 MIL
people in Singapore and vulnerable migrant workers reached through awareness efforts
Victim Aftercare Support

Assistance to trafficked and exploited women migrant workers grew by 42% compared to previous year

Leading Community Action

Provided training and capacity building for effective trauma-informed care delivery to partner service agencies

Influencing Systemic Action

Strengthened alliances with government ministries and partner networks to effectively combat human trafficking

“Every time I feel like giving up, they never give up on me.”

Sasha was deceived with a false job offer and trafficked to Singapore. Since 2015, HAGAR has been caring for Sasha and helping her to gain economic independence so she can support her 2 young daughters.

CAMBODIA

602,560
clients and beneficiaries
received trauma recovery care, and education and economic empowerment support to heal and thrive, as well as emergency aid for those severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters
154,512
people
reached through community training events, and outreach and awareness campaigns relating to child protection, human trafficking and safe migration
Mental Health First-Aid

Collaborated with government ministry to develop curriculum for schools and delivered training across 11 provinces

Trauma Recovery Counselling

Provided care and support to clients who showed increased symptoms of anxiety and trauma during the heightened periods of the COVID-19 pandemic

Capacity Building

Conducted training and organised awareness events amongst community leaders and authority bodies to support them on various matters including child protection, online safety, human trafficking awareness, human rights abuse and prevention, and positive parenting

CAMBODIA

602,560
clients and beneficiaries received trauma recovery care, and education and economic empowerment support to heal and thrive, as well as emergency aid for those severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters
154,512
people reached through community training events, and outreach and awareness campaigns relating to child protection, human trafficking and safe migration
Mental Health First-Aid

Collaborated with government ministry to develop curriculum for schools and delivered training across 11 provinces

Trauma Recovery Counselling

Provided care and support to clients who showed increased symptoms of anxiety and trauma during the heightened periods of the COVID-19 pandemic

Capacity Building

Conducted training and organised awareness events amongst community leaders and authority bodies to support them on various matters including child protection, online safety, human trafficking awareness, human rights abuse and prevention, and positive parenting

“If HAGAR came in my community 10 years ago and I had this knowledge of human trafficking… I would not be attracted by the tricky ways from local brokers to migrate to other countries.”

Sreyneang was trafficked to Malaysia and Thailand without realising she had been duped. Learning about human trafficking and exploitation, she finally understood her circumstances and is now more well-informed to make better decisions that do not harm herself.

VIETNAM

38,812
beneficiaries and family members
received recovery assistance, humanitarian aid and livelihood support
386,426
people
reached through digital and social media campaigns
Help Accessibility

Increased access to victims through 24/7 emergency hotline and provided psychological first aid to those in need of support

Capacity Building

Provided training to increase child protection and case management capacity of government and partner agency staff team

Strengthen Protection Systems

Contributed to the revision of the Domestic Violence Prevention Law, and built knowledge of partner agencies and government authorities in implementing Trauma-Informed Care practices

VIETNAM

38,812
beneficiaries and family members received recovery assistance, humanitarian aid and livelihood support
386,426
people reached through digital and social media campaigns
Help Accessibility

Increased access to victims through 24/7 emergency hotline and provided psychological first aid to those in need of support

Capacity Building

Provided training to increase child protection and case management capacity of government and partner agency staff team

Strengthen Protection Systems

Contributed to the revision of the Domestic Violence Prevention Law, and built knowledge of partner agencies and government authorities in implementing Trauma-Informed Care practices

Deceived and trafficked to work at an illegal karaoke bar in Hanoi

Rescued in a police raid, HAGAR cared for Thu and helped her recover from her trauma. Thu achieved economic sustainability until the COVID-19 pandemic set her back completely.

AFGHANISTAN

28,206
beneficiaries
supported in their recovery from trauma of exploitation and abuse
15,400
displaced people
received aid through HAGAR’s Emergency Response
Emergency Humanitarian Response

Provided monthly food aid packages to 5,768 vulnerable people who were in abject poverty

Forgotten No More

Partnered with a private school which enabled all the at-risk boys to continue their daily education

Safe Spaces for Children

Created child-friendly spaces across 6 IDP camps to provide protection, education and recreation for displaced children

AFGHANISTAN

28,206
beneficiaries supported in their recovery from trauma of exploitation and abuse
15,400
displaced people received aid through HAGAR’s Emergency Response
Emergency Humanitarian Response

Provided monthly food aid packages to 5,768 vulnerable people who were in abject poverty

Forgotten No More

Partnered with a private school which enabled all the at-risk boys to continue their daily education

Safe Spaces for Children

Created child-friendly spaces across 6 IDP camps to provide protection, education and recreation for displaced children

“In the past, I used to embroider before the fall of the government, which used to bring me some income, but now that work has come to a standstill. For now, HAGAR’s help is a solution to some of our domestic problems.”

Like so many others, Khadija found herself with no livelihood options and did not know where their next meal would come from. HAGAR supported Khadija and her family with food as they struggled through the bitter winter selling everything that they possibly had to buy a piece of bread.

How Funds Were Used
  • 83% 83%
83%
of funds used went towards beneficiaries providing trauma-care, living needs, access to education, livelihood support, and reintegration assistance
17%
covered general operating costs & communication and marketing activities
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