New Horizons House

India is the epicenter of human trafficking and is reported to be the most dangerous country in the world to be a woman because of the high risk of sexual violence and slave labor. Traffickers exploit women and children in small hotels, vehicles, private residences and, increasingly, through social media platforms and mobile dating applications. The most prevalent destination for those being trafficked is employment in the commercial sex industry. Twenty percent of those being trafficked are under the age of 16. The vast majority of these underage victims are girls who come from illiterate, lower caste families. Without an education and vocational skills, experience has shown that, even after rescue, these girls will often return to the sex trade simply to survive. There is a critical need for high quality aftercare services. New Horizons established our residential facility in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is currently providing comprehensive rehabilitative services including trauma counseling, medical care, educational opportunities, and vocational training to 65 girls ages 12-21. Girls who are interested in pursuing a university degree, additional vocational training and/or participating in a formal internship program may have the option of moving into New Horizons’ Transition House for up to 3 years. Our program allows the girls to acquire the confidence and skills they need to be able to make alternate choices for themselves and their futures. Today, a number of our girls are attending junior college and several recent graduates have started their own small businesses and are not only supporting themselves but their families as well.