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Empowering Frontline Volunteers: Talitha Kum Morocco’s Mission to Strengthen the Fight Against Human Trafficking

PREVENTINGHUMAN TRAFFICKING STARTS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE CLOSEST TO THOSE AT RISK.        The more they know, the better they can protect. That’s why, since January 2025, the young ambassadors of Talitha Kum Morocco have been on a mission—equipping frontline volunteers with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize, respond to and prevent human trafficking.

Their focus has been the dedicated volunteers of La Cigogne-Caritas Morocco, an organization that provides material, health and psychological support to migrants in precarious situations. Over the course of three interactive training sessions, the team explored some of the most pressing issues surrounding trafficking in Morocco, covering:
• The different forms of human trafficking specific to Morocco.
• Recognizing the warning signs that someone might be a victim of human trafficking.
• The psychosocial approach to supporting victims and potential victims.
• Victims’ rights and Morocco’s legal frameworks on human trafficking.
• How to report cases and ensure victim protection.
Beyond the training sessions, this initiative became a learning experience for the young ambassadors as well. It gave them insight into how La Cigogne-Caritas Morocco reaches out to migrants and supports them in their daily struggles. Through discussions and real-life case studies, they deepened their understanding of the challenges on the ground, making the sessions even more impactful for everyone involved.
Then came a particularly special moment. On March 8th, International Women’s Rights Day, the team had the privilege of meeting migrant women, listening to their stories and standing in solidarity with them. Marking a powerful way to conclude this phase of the journey—a strong reminder of why this work matters.
The response to the training was overwhelmingly positive, reaffirming the need for more initiatives like this. Encouraged by the success, Talitha Kum Morocco is looking ahead, determined to expand this project to more organizations and reach even more people on the frontlines.
Because when knowledge is shared, lives can be changed.

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TALITHA KUM ZAMBIA (TAKUZA) HAS REAFFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE TRAFFICKING OF HUMANS

Founded in 2021, TAKUZA is a National Network comprising 45 Women Congregations and is a Ministry of the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS). Its vision is a “society where everyone is free from all forms of exploitation, especially exploitation due to Human trafficking” and its mission is to end human trafficking.  Religious Sisters of Charity spearhead operations of the Network. During the donation of essential items to the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services today 23rd August 2024, Elias Phiri, Head of Human Resources for the Zambia Association for Sisterhood (ZAS), spoke on behalf of TAKUZA’s board chairperson, Sr. Elizabeth Muleya.

Mr. Phiri emphasised TAKUZA’s mission to support those affected by human trafficking by providing tangible help. Mr. Phiri said TAKUZA identified the areas of need in its contribution towards the fight against human trafficking and decided to donate essential goods to support the survivors.

He further noted the importance of collaboration saying it is the key to making strides in attaining the goal towards stopping human trafficking.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Angela Kawandami, acknowledged the ongoing challenges Zambia faces with human trafficking due to social and economic hardships. She stressed that the government cannot fight this battle alone and needs partners like TAKUZA and thanked them for the gesture.


Kawandami highlighted that the ministry currently operates six safe houses across five provinces, which are inadequate and difficult to maintain, making such donations vital. Meanwhile, the Director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Department in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Boris Mulengu, pointed out that safe houses often struggle to meet required standards and that donations like TAKUZA’s are essential in improving these conditions.

Angela Kawandami
Donations

The donated items, intended for use in safe homes, include toiletries, groceries, mealie meal, and kitchen supplies, aiming to enhance the support provided to victims of human trafficking and gender-based violence.

In Picture: from left to right Ms. Rosa Siamachoka-Programmes officer-TAKUZA, Br. Edgar Karugaba. Missionaries of Africa(MAFr), Sr. Patience Shinondo-Religious Sisters of Charity/TAKUZA-Programmes Manager and Fr. Philip Meraba-Missionaries of Africa | FENZA

TAKUZA team with Permanent Secretary and MCDSS Staff.

TAKUZA team with Permanent Secretary and MCDSS Staff