Sak Saum is the Khmer word for dignity and is the name of this project based in Phom Pehn, Cambodia, Offering Rescue, Rehabilitation and Restoration to Vulnerable and Exploited Women

Sak Saum believes that full restoration of trafficked victims requires treating the body, mind, emotions and spirit. For that reason, we specifically work with women who are motivated to see themselves changed and empowered. The program includes:

• Counseling
• Education
• Job skill training
• Microenterprise development
• Medical care
• Leadership development
• Spiritual training

The program is free of charge and lasts one year. Along with basic education, Sak Saum teaches conflict resolution, parenting skills, healthy identity, positive relationship building, English language, and basic healthcare and hygiene. Women also have the opportunity to participate in fun, extracurricular activities and classes including ballet and traditional Khmer dance.

After one year, Sak Saum meets with each girl to determine what will be best for them and the program. In some cases, girls go on to start their own businesses with the gift of a sewing machine from Sak Saum. Often the girls stay on for another year and begin to teach others as well as grow in designing Sak Saum's products.