My Nonprofit Reviews

I have seen the incredible results of the Somaly Mam Foundation's work first-hand, fortunate enough to have visited their offices in March 2013 in Phnom Penh as well as spend time at two of their centers in Cambodia. The girls I met there who are benefitting from what the Somaly Mam Foundation does absolutely blew me away. I have been exposed (ever so slightly) to the conditions and heard some stories of their past experiences, and -- in sharp contrast -- I have seen them at the centers where they display great courage and commitment to their opportunity for a much different, and more promising life. I was also able to visit SMF center "graduates" at their new businesses in Phnom Penh -- a seamstress shop and a beauty shop -- where they are succeeding and showing a strength and will that I wish I possessed myself. The girls I met touched me deeply because I know they have a harrowing past, but they face the future with optimism and joy. The Somaly Mam Foundation allows them this chance.

i have raised funds for SMF via networking with my friends; and I also donate on a semi-regular basis myself, and plan to continue to do so. The SMF's fight to stop sex-trafficking and slavery has become my fight too.

The SMF staff is warm, friendly and supportive, recognizing my efforts and my own support of SMF with enthusiasm and encouragement. My direct contact with the NYC office staff assures me that my donations are making a difference and having an effect.

It is a cycle: I give to them and they give back to me.

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