“Prevention was the Asian networks’ priority. It was fostered through training and awareness-raising campaigns in schools, parishes, and local communities, targeting especially women, youth, religious, tribal communities, and migrant workers,” said Sr. Abby Avelino, director of Talitha Kum Asia.

Talitha Kum is a Rome-based international network of religious sisters dedicated to combatting and eradicating human trafficking. Talitha Kum Asia partners with 65 Catholic organizations, 56 NGOs, 18 national organizations, and 42 international government agencies. 

In the Asian region, Talitha Kum has 3,521 members from 205 women religious congregations in 20 countries. In 2021, Talitha Kum Asia provided care and support to 3,972 victims of human trafficking.