From "Monica Burns, Freedom United"

The entrepreneurs used the funds to further their businesses in different ways. For example, one woman purchased a second-hand sewing machine to help her progress in her fashion business. Another woman invested in equipment and accessories for her hairstyling business. A third woman was able to stock her snack shop.   

They asked us to pass on their gratitude for your donations and words of support. Here are some of their messages to you: 

“I am excited and grateful to the sponsors. I will grow my business with it and make you proud.”  

“I have been going through thick and thin as a single mother and survivor. With this grant, I can equip my hair accessories business. I am grateful for this support. God bless you and your communities.”  

“My profound gratitude to the funders, organisers and facilitators for the consideration to support human trafficking survivors. I appreciate this and would give the business my best.”  

“This grant will help me achieve my long-awaited plans of growing my fashion business. Thank you to all the partners that made this happen.”