Apne Aap Women Worldwide

Apne Aap Women Worldwide is an Indian grassroots organization headquartered in New York. The organization operates with a team of one employee and generates annual revenue of $1 million. Apne Aap Women Worldwide focuses on combating sex trafficking in India, primarily through initiatives in the red-light districts of Sonagachchi and Munshiganj in West Bengal, as well as among nomadic groups in Bihar. They provide support to over 20,000 prostituted women, girls, and their families since its founding in 2002. Their services encompass enrolling children of prostituted women into school and assisting women in exiting prostitution by obtaining government identification, accessing welfare programs, and filing cases against traffickers. The organization distinguishes itself through its direct, hands-on approach in supporting survivors of prostitution, empowering them to rebuild their lives and break the cycle of exploitation. For more information about Apne Aap Women Worldwide, please visit their website at apneaap.org.