Testimonies from survivors

I Was Lost, But True Hope Foundation Gave Me a Second Chance

Survivors share their powerful journeys from darkness to hope—revealing how True Hope Foundation International rescued them, restored their dignity, and helped them rebuild their lives. Their stories are a testament to resilience and the life-changing power of compassion.

From Survivor to Thriving: How True Hope Foundation Turned My Pain Into Purpose

These are not just stories of survival, they are stories of triumph. Hear from courageous individuals who escaped trafficking, abuse, and despair, and discover how True Hope Foundation empowered them to reclaim their futures with shelter, jobs, and unwavering support.

They Believed in Me When I Had Lost All Hope – Survivors Share Their Gratitude

In their own words, survivors express their deepest thanks to True Hope Foundation International for stepping in when no one else did. From rescue to rehabilitation, these testimonies reveal the incredible impact of kindness, opportunity, and second chances.

Client 1 KB

True Hope Foundation International is a huge blessing to me, they saved my life says client 1 KB a survivor, I met the CEO of True hope foundation international on a flight in Turkey, I explained my story to the CEO that I was trafficked and I was in Algeria for almost three years after the CEO listen to my story he decided to help me . I arrived safely in sierra Leone where he helped me with accommodation, he bought furniture like bed, chairs and household items and a cash to start business the sum of Nineteen thousand two hundred Leone (NLe19,200) but I decided to build a home where I can stay permanently, the structure is finished . As a human trafficking survivor I can now boast of a two bedroom apartment of my own through the help of the CEO of true hope foundation international. The CEO is a humanitarian he also helped me get a job at a mining company in Bombali district as of present the company has shut down, I am grateful to the CEO and the True Hope Foundation International organization. I was also gravely ill with typhoid fever and salmonella almost at the point of death the CEO Mr. Patrick facilitated taking me to the hospital and took care of all my hospital bills. I’m forever grateful.

Client 2 FS

I am client 2 F S, a survivor of True Hope Foundation International this organization is a blessing in my life since I came in contact with the CEO, he has been there for me and my son who was born out of very distressful circumstance. He bought my flight ticket to return to my country Sierra Leone from Ghana upon arrival he enrolled me into a vocational training center where I am currently training as a makeup and a hair stylist. The CEO has also paid my son’s school fees for 2025/2026 academic school year which will start this September 2025, also provided the sum of one thousand five hundred Leones (NLE1,500) for business. I am grateful to the CEO for his financial support towards my career and my daily livelihood may God blessed him and staff of the organization.

Client 7 NLT

Client 7 NLT, my heart is full with gratitude to express how True Hope Foundation has been a blessing to me. I came across the CEO of true hope foundation when I was trafficked by my perpetrator in Kazakhstan when a raid was conducted at a brick factory in Almaty city in Kazakhstan , him (CEO) helped reported my case of human trafficking at the ministry of internal affairs in Kazakhstan I am safe and healthy in Kazakhstan. May God bless the CEO and the staff of True Hope Foundation International .

Client 4 FK

I am client 4 FK, a survivor who was rescued by the True Hope Foundation International. The CEO has been a blessing to my family and I, when I arrived in Sierra Leone from Burkina Faso the CEO took me to the hospital for proper medical checkup the treatment was administered he paid all my medical bills and did some shopping for me, enrolled me back to school on my request I am happy to announced that I was part of the set that took the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE) 2025 awaiting result to enter university. The CEO also provided financial support through a micro finance scheme for my mother for my daily upkeep and providing school materials for my education. I am grateful for this opportunity from the CEO and the staff of True Hope Foundation International because they are always present during my court proceedings, God bless them I am grateful.

Client 3 ZK

Client 3 ZK , I am a survivor of human trafficking I was rescued and repatriated by the CEO of True Hope Foundation International , Upon my arrival in Sierra Leone I was counseled by the organization’s counselor who gave me a word of assurance that not all is lost with determination I will make it, I told the CEO that I want to go back to school and continue my senior high school education my wish was granted, I am pleased to tell you that I sat the 2024/2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and now awaiting result to enter university. This organization has helped my mother by providing her a financial support through a micro finance scheme to help take care of my daily needs and school expenses. God bless the CEO and staff of True Hope Foundation International. The staff of the organization has been there for me during court proceedings I am grateful.

Client 10 ST

Client 10 ST, I want to express my gratitude to the CEO of True Hope Foundation International for helping me out when I was stranded in Moscow Russia some body gave us his number to call him and said he will help and indeed he came to our rescue. I was into forced labor by my host in Moscow without food for days, I was weak and helpless but help came when CEO told one of the staff of his organization a Russian national he immediately sent us food since that day he has been giving us food even if he is unable to go and give us food in person he will send a food stamp information in my phone to go to the supermarket and buy foodstuff I am grateful to him for helping me.

Client 6 ES

I am client 6 ES, a survivor I was rescued and repatriated by the CEO of True Hope Foundation International from Algeria back to my country Sierra Leone. I was battling with my health but through the help of CEO I was treated, the nurses administered all medication that I needed the CEO paid all my hospital bills, provided clothing, toiletries provision and enrolled me into a vocational training center to empower myself so that I will be self- reliant in future presently I am a trainee at a sewing school. I am grateful to the CEO of true hope foundation international and all the staff of the organization as a whole.

Client 11 K

I am Client 11 K , I want to say a big thank you to Mr. Patrick, CEO of True Hope Foundation International. He helped me from starvation in Moscow Russia I was into forced labor someone gave him my number ever since he has been there for me, one of his staff a Russian national has been providing food for us I am grateful for his love and kindness he showed me in the time of need. God bless him and True Hope Foundation International.

US Office

1617-602-9660

contact@truehopefoundation.org

108 Wilmington Avenue, Apt 1 Dorchester, MA 02124

Sierra Leone Office

+23272577777 / +23280577777

10 Kinsella Street, Off Syke Street, Western Area Freetown, Sierra Leone