Young Teen in Search of a Better Life

Young Teen in Search of a Better Life

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...

Legal Support from Linklaters

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,...
Finding Hope Again

Finding Hope Again

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...

NUS Law IV 2018 Presents Valediction

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...
What’s Today’s Special?

What’s Today’s Special?

From an early age, Minh developed an appetite for the culinary arts, thanks to her father. Despite being dreadfully deformed by a severe spine injury, he took it upon himself to support the family, working multiple jobs as a waiter, kitchen hand and occasional chef....