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Sumi’s journey from horror to new hope

In February, advocates won a huge victory when the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) passed Congress with broad bipartisan support. The TVPRA allowed the U.S. government to partner with the government of Bangladesh to pass its own anti-trafficking law in 2012. Now, the fight begins to ensure that this law is funded and that the United States remains a leader in the global cause to end modern-day slavery, continuing to partner with countries like Bangladesh....
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Caring for two lives: Q & A with a midwife

“It is not an easy task to perform. I have [responsibility for] two lives at a time — the mother and the baby,” says Aklima Begum, 48. Aklima lives in Bangladesh and is highly respected in her community.  Thanks to World Vision, Aklima was able to be educated and certified as a midwife. Midwifery is an extremely important skill for her community, since many families can’t afford to see a doctor or stay in a hospital. The lives of mothers and infants are put at risk when they don’t have access to proper prenatal care or a safe birthing environment. Through her education in midwifery, Aklima is able to provide skilled care to mothers who would otherwise have to go...
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Q&A with an [almost] child bride

Shapla in Bangladesh was devastated when her parents arranged a marriage that would force her to drop out of school. But thanks to World Vision, when Shapla told her friends about her situation, they knew what to do. Shapla’s friends had completed a life-skills education course, and they were able to contact community leaders, who advocated for Shapla. Read on to learn how Shapla escaped what she calls the “cave of death” — and how her story represents World Vision’s efforts to create futures of dignity and hope for girls and women....
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