To truly break the cycle of trafficking and exploitation, we must do more than rescue. We must equip.
Victims of sex trafficking face unimaginable trauma – their rights stripped away, their bodies violated, their self-worth shattered. Many live with the long-term consequences of HIV, abuse, and deep psychological scars. They are often left without education, income, or a sense of purpose.
The Krishna Rao Foundation believes that every survivor deserves the opportunity not just to heal, but to thrive.
That’s why we support education and skills-based programmes that restore dignity, rebuild confidence, and unlock sustainable futures for both vulnerable children and trafficked women.
Life skills through sport and the arts for vulnerable youth. 2,733 children aged 6–15 have participated in Dream Football and Creative Arts – building confidence, teamwork and leadership for a brighter future.
Vocational training for survivors of trafficking. Girls once sold into sex work are now trained as carpenters, masons, security guards, and cab drivers – reclaiming their lives with pride and independence.
Innovative learning inside real museums for slum children. 800 children from eight slums in Bhopal now attend daily classes in museums – rediscovering joy in learning and improving their chances of mainstream education.
Comprehensive care and education for HIV-affected children. 200 children across homes in Bangalore and Hyderabad receive education, healthcare, and psychosocial support, helping them dream again after deep loss.
Education for girls rescued from domestic servitude. 60 girls are pursuing everything from primary school to postgraduate education – some are now employed, others are in vocational training, all building new lives.
Community-led prevention and skill-building. Odanadi’s ‘Voices Against Violence’ programme empowers the most vulnerable with knowledge, education, and economic opportunity, tackling trafficking at its roots.
Education isn’t just about classrooms. It’s about choice. It’s about hope.
Our partners create spaces where children and young women are seen, heard, and equipped to build lives on their own terms. Whether through a football pitch, a classroom inside a museum, or a skills workshop, each programme transforms potential into power.
Because when a girl learns, she leads. When a child is protected, a future is secured.
The Krishna and Sandra Rao Foundation has invested £2.3 million in combating child trafficking in India.
We support transformative, grassroots initiatives across India that protect, heal and empower survivors of trafficking. Each project is chosen for its impact, integrity, and lasting outcomes.
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