RS: I initially went to Bangladesh in 2006 and we were doing HIV awareness programs but within that we started a training program for women coming out of prostitution and found there’s a huge… well, everyone in prostitution in Bangladesh that I have met didn’t choose that, they were forced into it. And so, we…
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01 • Robin Seyfert, Basha Enterprises • Craft spaces that nurture, heal & empower
Robin Seyfert is the founder of Basha Enterprises, a social enterprise working throughout Bangladesh to support women who have been victim of trafficking or are at risk of exploitation. Basha provides secure employment through crafts which is complemented by a ‘wrap-around’ programme of social support services to assist the women in rebuilding their lives with dignity.
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Basha Enterprises
Each woman’s story varies, but for each her circumstances have put her at high risk of harm or resulted in her exploitation. Through the recently established Friends of Basha foundation, Basha also works with employees’ children ensuring the cycle of poverty and victimisation is broken. Basha hopes that all who work with them will be inspired…
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