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Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, International, International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, International Relief
Mission: Advocating for women enslaved in prostitution. Restoring lives & empowering them to live free.
Programs: International princess project continues to empower women formerly enslaved by prostitution to restore their lives and to advocate on their behalf. Ipp has developed a sustainable model for and established three sewing centers with 125 women participating in the program. In these sewing centers the women create punjammies-- drawstring pajamas sewn from the beautiful indian fabric. Punjammies are sold in the u. S with the profit going back to restore more women and create a self-sustaining program. As the women earn fair-trade wages, create a beautiful product and become a key part of a viable business, those who were once hopeless gain dignity and self-worth through their work.