For youth ages 13 to 17 who have experienced or witnessed gender-based violence, Womankind’s longstanding mentorship program, Drawing and Truth (DAT), provides safe spaces where they’re invited to express themselves, reflect on who they are, and begin to imagine who they want to become. 🌟 Be part of the healing power of youth mentorship by becoming a monthly donor today (LINK IN BIO). If you are not ready to make a monthly commitment, please consider making a one-time gift. Your support at any level helps to ensure youth survivors have a space to process, connect, and grow while being surrounded by a community that will uplift and cheer them on as they build their path to healing. (fb)

Womankind is pleased to share a significant milestone: our first published article in the Anti-Trafficking Review, titled "The Family as a Protective Factor: Economic Considerations of Bangladeshi Labour Trafficking Survivors." 📖⭐ Authored by Project Free staff members Mary Caparas and Nadia Gapur, the piece delves into the complex role of family in the lives of Bangladeshi survivors of labor trafficking in New York City, with a particular focus on individuals who have recently reunited with their families. Read the full article LINK IN BIO The article offers a unique perspective from Womankind’s social service providers, examining how economic dependence within immigrant families—often seen as a risk factor for labor trafficking—can also serve as a protective element when the family unit is cohesive and supportive. Through a composite case study drawn from several survivors, Mary and Nadia illustrate how family bonds can provide stability during the challenging resettlement and recovery process, particularly in the context of post-trafficking life in the United States. (fb)