Coffee Table Book WTI 2021 - Book - Page 79
Envisioning a World
Without Human Trafficking
and Exploitation
For 32 years now, Hasina Kharbhih, has been working to provide sustainable
livelihood in a safe environment for 30,000 women in the North Eastern
states of India. What started out as a mission in her home state of Meghalaya,
has today evolved into a global program that aims to put an end to human
trafficking and exploitation worldwide.
Her work stands on two pillars: the first is Impulse NGO Network which was
conceptualised in 1987 and is a significant force against human trafficking
today. The second pillar is Impulse Social Enterprises which aims to promote
local artisans and create sustainable livelihood and covering more than 7000
artisans in eight North Eastern States.
Hasina Kharbhih
Team Impluse believes human
trafficking can’t be completely stopped
until women at the grassroots becomes
economically self sufficient.
Impulse NGO Network
Shillong, Meghalaya
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