5 survivors safely landed in their home country in West Africa today! When they landed one of the women said, “I have so much joy for my freedom, that there are no words to express.” These women departed their country of residence, leaving their children and family, in search of work. Upon arriving at the place of employment, it became apparent that these establishments were false employment agencies, and the “employers” took the women’s passports and documentation and confiscated their phones. After these women are stripped of all means of communication and documentation, these "employers" exploited the women making them work excruciating hours without compensation. In many cases, the migrant domestic workers do not receive basic living needs such as shelter, food, and supplies. Many escape these situations, only to be placed in prison for having no legal documents and being accused by their employers for lying. O.U.R. Aftercare facilitates and negotiates with local authorities to gather any necessary paperwork and retrieve any stolen documentation from the survivor’s previous employer. O.U.R. gladly purchases the flight tickets and coordinates escorts to and from the airport. Once the survivor has arrived in her home country, an O.U.R. partner will wait patiently for her arrival. Together they will assess whether the survivor has a home to be safely escorted to, or whether a safe house is needed. The initial support that O.U.R. offers to the survivor is only the beginning. Aftercare partners continue to provide any support necessary once the survivors return safely home. Which includes, but is not limited to, frequent check-ins, follow-up care, mental health therapy, vocational training, and more. See our link in profile for more information about our efforts to support the repatriation of survivors from the Mediterranean to Africa.
5 survivors safely landed in their home country in West Africa today! When they landed one of the women said, “I have so... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/COyb3UmgcgN
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