Why We Set Up Freedom Dolls Initiative

Freedom Dolls Initiative has been set up to initially help women who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking in Cyprus. Freedom Dolls is hoping to raise enough money to have a shelter in Larnaca and a community centre where the women can meet and sew their dolls. The aim is to provide a safe environment for the women while they go through the recovery process which can be a painful journey. The women will also need much support as they take their traffickers to court. Freedom Dolls is here to offer any kind of support the victims need.

HOW WE HELP VICTIMS 

Once a victim is rescued they are taken to a safe house where they stay for four weeks, during this period the local authorities assess wheather or not the victims have been trafficked.

Once the victims are told to leave the government safe house, they are left to fend for themselves. This is where the Freedom  Houses come into effect while the victims are waiting for their court  cases to be heard which can take up to three years. This depends on the efficacy of the countries legal assistance within the country the victim has been trafficked too. Our victims are helped by providing a safe, secure homely  environment with structured care. Counseling, one to one care is very important, their mental health is one the important issue that need addressing. Providing classes to help them find an interest for example computers, cooking, gardening and of course sewing our freedom dolls, if they would like to sew. Whatever, they wish to do, we will work closely with them to build their confidence back up.

RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS

Public understanding and awareness of the  realities of sexual exploitation within Human Trafficking are paramount in helping victims. Our Safe houses are funded through awareness of the dolls, fund raising and donations.  Helping the public understand that for every doll that is brought it helps the  victims once more gain self-worth and gives them an opportunity to climb out of  the hellish environment they are in. Awareness helps everyone to understand that Freedom Dolls are more than just a doll they represent an individual’s  freedom.

How can I volunteer?

Everyone who is interested in volunteering with us should contact us giving us as much information as they can as we will be setting up a safe house in every city in the world we need people who can help us, please forward us your details to us and once we have a safe house in your area we will be in contact.

CONTACT: CYPRUS

NICOLA SMITH (EN)

President
Email: nicola@freedom-dolls.com
Telephone: +357 96354632

CONTACT: WALES

DR. WENDY KENNETT

Email: wendy@freedom-dolls.com
Telephone: +44 2920 875482

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Volunteering

Everyone who is interested in volunteering with us should contact us giving us   as much information as they can as we will be setting up a safe house in every   city in the world we need people who can help us, please forward us your details   to us and once we have a safe house in your area we will be in contact.

Everyone has something they can contribute to Freedom Dolls we sometimes need someone to sit with the victim at the hospital if they need medical care. Or picking up some bread to take to the house. You may have an unusual talent like origami , calligraphy or brick laying something different and interesting that the victims might like to learn.