The safety and well-being of women is a critical concern, particularly in times of conflict. Unfortunately, women often become victims of torture and other heinous crimes during these challenging periods. Even when they flee to seek refuge, they continue to face mistreatment in camps and urban refugee environments. One of the major barriers they face is the fear of reporting sexual assault due to shame or the fear of being rejected by their families
Bridge To Home is dedicated to protecting these vulnerable women by offering them the opportunity to relocate to Canada, where they can find a path to healing and recovery. Once they arrive, the organization provides comprehensive support for a period of two years. This support includes safe and secure accommodation, financial assistance, inpatient treatment, and the necessary resources to start anew
To provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the survivors we have assisted, here are a few stories that shed light on their experiences.
Survivor Voices
-Maryam
"My life took a devastating turn when my sister and I fell victim to a horrific ordeal of kidnapping and sexual assault. The traumatic experiences we went through left us in a dark and hopeless place. Sleep became elusive as we struggled with haunting nightmares, and the weight of the pain left us feeling broken down and hopeless."
-Esra
"I was raped and tortured and I did not tell anyone what happened to me. I cannot share my worries with anyone. I wish to die. I do not want to live. Everything that happened to me is great pain that I cannot bear."
Bravery
We give every woman involved in our project in the Middle East access to secure housing, medical attention, and psychological support. It is because of their children that many women find the strength to live. Their main want is to be shielded from harm and to have their future aspirations supported.
-Nadia
"I want my kids to get top-notch educations. I desire their safety. Since they are teenagers, they have needs. There's only one pair of pants on them. After washing the pants, I hang them up to dry. Before anyone sees them in this light, they hope the pants dry. They are entitled to the same life and possessions as other kids. Do you hold a different opinion?"
-Sara
"I regained my strength for my daughters. They would have taken them away and severely injured them if I had not stood up for them. My spouse used to say he would take my girls away and file for divorce. I used to kiss his feet and beg him not to take my daughters away. They are my buddies and my daughters."
-Neha
"I am a damaged individual. I have spent my entire life in pain. To be honest, I still need to get better because I don't want my girls to go through what I went through. To them, I want to be a decent mother."
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Supporting refugees' migration to Canada will enable us to assist those who have endured trauma and torture in starting a new life.
