Proverbially, it takes a village to raise a child. Sadly for six-year-old Bopha and her younger sister, their parents were often occupied with more pressing matters. Father was incorrigibly alcoholic, frequently drinking with friends late into the night. Mother had to...
Tien was forced into violent and abusive marriages. Her cousin had a friend who offered them a job and would arrange for them to go into the city. It was clearly a good deal. After all, she had nothing to offer, so she accepted and packed her personal belongings. The...
Partnerships enable us to expand the reach and impact of our work through capacity-building, research, and advocacy. From 2015-2017, we partnered with leading law firm, Linklaters, on our “Support Children in Legal Processes” project. By providing funding, research,...
Deceived with a false job offer in Singapore, she had nowhere to seek help. Hoa is 27 years old, she’s a bridal make-up specialist and a hairstylist in training. Hoa loves her family, and she’s great at her job. When Hoa was a teenager, both of her parents suffered...
Are you hungry for change? Head down to the Singapore National Gallery at Saint Andrew’s Road and dine for a worthwhile cause this International Women’s Day! Better yet, bring your female co-workers along and treat them to a lovely lunch set. The delicacies in the...
Reflection by Deborah Looi, a passionate supporter of HAGAR. Deborah is currently spending six months of her sabbatical break helping the Singapore office pursue their goals of rebuilding lives. I didn’t know law students could act, sing and dance so well. My brother...
