Purse of Hope
Mission
Purse of Hope, a not-for-profit organization, was established by Juxtaposie to offer help, healing and hope to some of the most vulnerable in our society - the victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution. Our mission is to give these children a chance to be children, a chance to dream and a chance for a future.
Acholi Beads and Bead Makers
Incorporated into each handle, are several hand-rendered beads created by Northern Ugandan refugees that were forced to flee their homes due to a 21 year civil war. We are delighted to be able to integrate into our product line, the handiwork of the women and children we strive to serve.
Goals
Purse of Hope’s initial goal is to rescue and rehabilitate 100 girls in Uganda who are the victims of sex-trafficking, forced prostitution, rape or other sexual crimes. Our long-term goal is to expand this program to include several other countries. Over the next five years, we hope to have rehabilitated over 1,000 girls worldwide.
Strategies
"We hope to do more than just generate awareness. Our vision is to encourage communities to work together, think creatively, initiate action and develop new models of philanthropy. Ordinary people can and do change the world everyday."
Kristen Hendricks
Founder, Purse of Hope
Purse of Hope is dedicated to helping victimized women and children rebuild destroyed lives and dreams while healing the lingering wounds of slavery and creating new opportunities for re-integration into society. Purse of Hope’s strategies include:
- Raise public awareness of the scope and complexity of human trafficking
- Provide resources to meet the basic needs of women and children affected by sexual violence
- Offer ongoing support to the victims of human trafficking
- Establish programs that focus on psychosocial re-integration and the development of vocational skills
- Collaborate with other organizations focused on the eradication of human trafficking
We humbly invite you to come alongside us and find out what we are doing and how you can change a child’s life.