Bangalore Women's Safe House

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Bangalore Women’s Safe House

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Bangalore Women’s Safe House

In 2018, the Thomson Reuters Foundation rated India as the most dangerous country in the world for women. Rates of domestic abuse are very high, and women and children who flee abusive relationships are often left homeless and incredibly vulnerable.

Anglican Aid is partnering with Bangalore Women’s Safe House in India to help provide crisis accommodation for up to 40 women and children escaping domestic violence. The Safe House provides a safe place for the women and children to heal from the trauma they have experienced. The women and children are also offered counselling, pastoral care, medical support, and legal aid. The women are empowered through education, vocational training, and safe job opportunities while their children attend the on-site pre-school or are assisted with homeschooling or attending local primary and secondary schools.

From Hopelessness to Healing

In the middle of a blistering summer’s day, Anu* and her two daughters fled from their home. As the three of them huddled together fearfully at a bus stop in their village, not knowing where to go. The principal of the local school happened to pass by. Between sobs, Anu bravely shared how they had experienced years of horrendous domestic abuse from her husband. Hearing about their dire situation, the principal contacted an NGO who rescued Anu and her girls that very evening.

For the last few years, Anu and her daughters have considered Bangalore Women’s Safe House their home. Although the scars of the past run deep, they have been receiving the counsel and medical help required to begin healing.

Your support will continue to create change for more women and children like Anu. In the face of extreme trauma, your tax-deductible donation can bring hope and healing to survivors of abuse and transform their lives.

*Name has been changed