Tahanan Sta. Luisa is a crisis intervention center for girls who have lived and suffered in the streets of Metro Manila. We help our girls recover from the trauma of abuse and exploitation through education, empowerment, and livelihood opportunities.
The road to getting to school was a difficult one. But, finally, she is now fulfilling her dream.
Deep inside, Elena is a fighter. She is determined to prove something: that a street girl can use her brokenness to change for the better.
For some of our girls, going to a city public school is one of their biggest milestones to date.
Taking care of street girl survivors of abuse is no easy feat. The journey – and all the challenges that come with it – is worth it.