Help Mahima India Rescue And Rehabilitate Countless Youth From The Clutches Of S*x Trafficking

Rajasree is in charge of the Mahima homes that the NGO runs to provide specialized care to minor and major survivors of s*x trafficking as well as other girls and boys who have experienced extreme forms of trauma due to abuse like child marriage, etc. She is also taking care of Ashaloy, a drop-in shelter situated in Sonagachi, Kolkata’s biggest red-light area. It is an oasis of hope for commercial s*x workers and their little children. Here, they’re given educational support,  counselling, and holistic care to help them stand on their feet. 

“These children deserve to live a life of happiness and respect like anyone else. And we are doing everything in our power to give them that. They live in small, dingy rooms with their mothers. When  their mothers are taking clients, these children are kept away in the same room partitioned by a thin curtain. We wanted to change that and are working on our future project where we would have an open shelter for children to come and stay with us, especially during the late evenings and nights when they’re the most vulnerable.” 

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Even in the sordid alleys of Sonagachi, one can find rays of hope and stories of bravery. One such story is that of two girls, Nutan* and Tanaya* where the elder one went to a great extent to help rescue the younger girl, whom she had taken in as her sister.  As Nutan was exploited for s*x work, she was determined to save Tanaya who was unknowingly being prepared by the couple to serve clients in the future. She was eventually rescued by the police with the help of Nutan, a former victim of the same couple. Placed in the care of Mahima Home, Tanaya found solace and a new lease on life. Such is the power of love and support, that Nutan was able to save an innocent life. Mahima India was with her from the start to the end and it is stories like this that make their tireless efforts worthwhile.

“Tanaya now dreams of becoming a doctor. We want to help many more like her, but we need your support. You can donate groceries, hygiene materials, and medicines - every single contribution is sure to make a difference.”

Join hands with Mahima India and build a safe world for countless children in need of support.

About the NGO: S*xual exploitation is a multi-billion-dollar industry that significantly affects vulnerable populations. Several organizations and local authorities work to rescue those forced into this trade. Still, more often than not, the aftercare is not adequate, and as a result, these survivors end up going back to the same place from which they were rescued. Established in 2012 in Kolkata, Mahima India’s sole aim was to provide quality aftercare to the survivors of s*x trafficking. It was founded by Mr. Finney Thomas and Ms. Smita Singh, and in the past 11 years, they have played a pivotal role in ensuring a respectable and healthy life for countless survivors.