A young man Thao had known for many years invited her to go on a short trip to the next village. She hopped on the back of his motorbike thinking she would be home by dinner, but it was not to be.
At her first opportunity, Thao stole a mobile phone and called her family for help. Blue Dragon found out and went to find her. Our Rescue Team located Thao quickly and we helped her escape from her horror.
Thao lives in a Blue Dragon shelter now, and the scars of her experience will always be with her. She wanted to return home but found the stigma in her community too great. To continue at school, she had to leave her hometown and now studies under the protection of Blue Dragon.
With psychological counselling and ongoing support, Thao will make it through. She still has her dreams, and more than ever she wants to have her chance at a happy life.
Thao lives in a Blue Dragon shelter now, and the scars of her experience will always be with her. She wanted to return home but found the stigma in her community too great; to continue at school she had to leave her hometown and now studies under the protection of Blue Dragon.
With psychological counselling and ongoing support, Thao will make it through. She still has her dreams, and more than ever she wants to have her chance at a happy life.
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