Talitha Kum

[8] The idea to create a group which became Talitha Kum started in 2007 when Catholic women leaders discovered that rates of human trafficking were increasing.

[1] Shelters, safe houses, counseling and legal assistance are available to victims through Talitha Kum.

[1] Members of Talitha Kum train local people to be aware of signs of human trafficking.

[13] The sisters involved in Talitha Kum have been reported to disguise themselves as prostitutes in order to infiltrate brothels and rescue women.

[14] Other services include training women in vocational skills and providing "assistance for micro-industries.