Every Journey Looks Different
Every woman who comes to Omugaso carries a story of survival, of courage, and of a future still being written.
Browse by where she is in her journey.
Hazel
Finding Her Voice
Once too shy to speak English, Hazel found her voice - and became the program's news anchor for three months running.
Read Full Story →Deborah
Choosing a Different Future
From selling on the street at 13 to running two small businesses and saving for a third - Deborah is building the stability she never had growing up.
Read Full Story →Patience
The Courage To Begin Again
After escaping exploitation abroad and a year in prison, Patience is now the one who welcomes new participants and helps them feel safe.
Read Full Story →Martina
Learning To Trust, Lead and Build
Deceived and trafficked to India, Martina escaped through a single desperate message. Today she's a peer leader pursuing a business degree.
Read Full Story →Rahilah
When Service Becomes Leadership
She arrived with no vision for her future. Four years later, Rahilah mentors other women and is preparing for university entry exams.
Read Full Story →Hana
Building a Future of Her Own
Hana transitioned out of the Sanctuary in March 2022 and now runs her own snack business full-time, supporting her daughter's education.
Read Full Story →In Their Own Words
Every affirmation card represents a survivor's own voice - faces are kept out of frame by design, to protect the privacy of every woman in our program.
