"India is home to the world’s largest population of modern-day enslaved people, estimated to be over 11 million. As of 2023 in India, nearly one in four girls were married or in union before their 18th birthday."
- UNICEF (Read Article)
"In Cambodia, poverty and a lack of education opportunities for both urban and rural families cause 55% of teenagers to drop out of school before the age of 17, heightening their vulnerability to trafficking."
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UNICEF (Read Article)
Nomi Network works in four states and operates nineteen sites in Northeastern India, where women and girls are economically marginalized due to poverty, caste discrimination, gender inequality, and low capacity to resist economic shocks. Many of the communities we serve are adjacent to red-light districts, putting them at direct risk for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).
Created for women 18+ who are survivors or at risk of human trafficking
Created for girls 12-17 who are survivors or at risk of human trafficking
In addition, both women and girls receive legal training and support, which raises awareness about women’s rights and provides legal assistance to women reporting sexual assault or domestic abuse cases.
Watch Adithi’s story to see how Nomi Network graduates are creating new futures for their daughters.
Nomi Network operates in three sites in the Banteay Meanchey province of Cambodia, including Poipet, a border city where many Cambodians migrate from Thailand to seek work. Poipet is experiencing rapid growth and has a growing economy, making it appealing to those living below the poverty line. Those who cross the Thai border illegally are usually desperate for work, but lack skills or higher education, limiting their opportunities.
Created for women 18+ who are survivors or at risk of human trafficking
Watch Sela’s story to see how Nomi Network graduates are creating new futures for their daughters.
Ishrat is an accomplished leader with over 13 years of experience in nonprofit international program development and management. She lived in India for seven years where she provided professional leadership, training, operational success, strategic solutions, and expertise in educational services to the U.S. Department of State, implementing partners, foreign governments, and U.S. embassies in 11 countries across South and Central Asia. Ishrat also lived in Bangladesh, where she served at the U.S. Embassy, establishing an educational services program across the country. Before joining Nomi Network, Ishrat served as a solution and strategies professional for educational institutions across North America, supporting student mobility, collaborations, and partnerships between international entities.
