A number of individuals in Ethiopia are involved in illegal types of transnational migration, namely human trafficking and smuggling. Human trafficking, which is becoming an issue of global concern, is affecting Ethiopia significantly. However, little is known about the predisposing factors that subject people to illegal migration in a manner that makes them vulnerable to […]
With 2021 drawing to a close, people are preparing for their annual vacation to spend time with loved ones. It’s been another tough year for every industry, but the hardest hit were non-profit organisations like us. Financial support has been challenging however, we have so much to give thanks for regardless of all that is […]
Hope to Heal Foundation hosted a High Tea at the DaVinci Hotel in Sandton to empower men and women to be the forefront for Gender Equality and to end Human trafficking, Gender-Based Violence, and Child Abuse. With the upcoming Global Action for Freedom Summit and the National Hope for Freedom Campaign, Ms Naidoo is inviting […]
Ntwaagae Seleka https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/just-in-police-rescue-around-50-young-men-from-home-in-johannesburg-20211014 More than 50 young men allegedly smuggled illegally into the country have been rescued in Zakariyya Park. The victims were from East Africa. The police acted on a tip-off that led to the house where the victims were kept. Swift action by Johannesburg-based police officers on Thursday night led to the rescue […]
By Asanda Matlhare Intern Journalist– asandam@citizen.co.za For more info see: https://citizen.co.za Date: 01 Oct 2021 Not only does the foundation aim to raise awareness of human trafficking, it also wants to shine a light on gender-based violence. In a bid to combat human trafficking, the Hope to Heal Foundation has launched its inaugural Global Action for Freedom Summit. Not only […]
A firefighter, college professor and a Cleveland-area city councilman were among 161 people nabbed in a statewide sex sting operation last week, described as Ohio largest ever focused on human trafficking. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and law enforcement officials from Franklin, Montgomery, Portage and Summit counties, as well as social service providers and former human […]
The Hope to Heal Foundation is hosting a Charity Golf Day on the 3 November 2021 at the Eye of Africa Golf Estate. We are raising funds for the National Hope for Freedom Campaign. Follow the link to read more about the Hope for Freedom Campaign https://site.hopetoheal.org.za/staging/hope-for-freedom-campaign/ Play your part by supporting the Charity Golf […]
The Press Briefing was organised by Ms Seema Naidoo, Founder and CEO of the Hope to Heal Foundation. The press Briefing to officially announce the Global Action for Freedom Summit that takes place in February 2022. The Summit will address two serious pandemics that is affecting the entire world, Human Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence. The […]
Welcome To The Tryst A space that sparks creative collaboration, hosts inspiring events, and offers marketing solutions to ignite any company, no matter the size. Mark Sham of Suits & Sneakers, and his business partner, Nicola Fenn have finally opened the doors of their Hybrid Eventing Venue & Studio, The Tryst. The duo launched the […]
Hope to Heal Foundation extends a warm welcome to Mrs South Africa 2021 finalist, Patricia Vermeulen on board as our Brand Ambassordor. Patricia Vermeulen, 36-year-old mother of two gorgeous girls and married to entrepreneur Chris Vermeulen for the 5 years, born and raised in the bright lights of Johannesburg and now live in the City […]
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on August 22 as part of the UN’s efforts to support Human Rights Related to Freedom of Religion or Belief. It was first introduced in 2019. This day highlights memorise about the victims and survivors of evil acts on the […]
Human Trafficking is one of the fasted growing organised crimes in the world, affecting billions of lives and generating billions of dollars profit per annum. It is a serious crime and a grave violation of a person’s human rights and an egregious assault on its victims. Although Slavery was abolished in 18th Century, Modern-Day Slavery has […]
Businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, was arrested on Monday by the Mumbai police in a case related to the alleged creation of pornographic films and streaming them through a mobile app called “Hotshots”. Raj Kundra and his brother-in-law Pradeep Bakshi are the alleged masterminds of the international porn films racket perpetrated […]
Ruben Andre Garcia, A porn actor and producer who recruited young women under false pretences to appear in videos for San Diego-based website GirlsDoPorn.com was sentenced to 20 years in custody in connection with his pleas to federal sex-trafficking and conspiracy charges. He was amongst six others charged with filming pornographic scenes that prosecutors said […]
Human trafficking is one of the fasted growing organised crimes in the world where freedom is stolen for profit. Globally millions are trapped in modern day slavery and exploited in the most heinous manner, leaving victims and survivors, brutally abused, traumatised, and mentally affected. The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded the breeding ground for criminals, leaving […]
On the 26th of June 2019, in a hotel in Eilat, Israel, on a tour with his closest friends, after having had two incredible days of fun and laughter, Adam Seef fell victim to suicide. Adam was a first-year medical student at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. In his only semester at the university, he […]
Globally we are detecting a surge in trafficking in persons, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic is putting the world in enormous strain, affecting the lives of the most vulnerable as they are in great risk of being exploited by criminals for profit. The Union of Jewish Women will be hosting a Webinar on […]
