Breaking silence surrounding human trafficking, migrant workers
A collaboration with students from HELP University’s Psychology Department and non-governmental organisation (NGO) Tenaganita spurred an awareness project on human trafficking and migrant workers.

The project aimed to raise public awareness about human rights issues and to engage the university community to fight against human trafficking.

Their journey began after an interview with Tenaganita’s executive director Glorene Das.

The students then began focussing on collecting essential data and insights for their project.

Their plan included a needs analysis, well-defined objectives, and a detailed strategy of activities and materials, which further highlighted their commitment and proposed initiatives for the project’s execution phase.

During the project execution, they organised on-ground activities over three days at the HELP University Subang 2 campus.

The students set up interactive booths designed to educate participants about critical issues such as human trafficking, abuse and mental health, and the challenges faced by migrant workers.

To engage participants further, they introduced an interactive mini-game, allowing them to toss a ping-pong ball into boxes representing these topics, followed by informative discussions tailored to their chosen area of interest.

Additionally, they implemented a structured survey approach to measure the impact of the campaign, with participants completing pre- and post-survey forms.

Complementing their on-ground activities, the students utilised social media platforms to amplify their message, sharing Tenaganita’s social media posts to engage a wider audience and foster a digital community committed to advancing human rights.

After successfully executing their project, the students convened at Tenaganita’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya to share their experiences.

The NGO provided them with feedback and suggestions for the next steps beyond the initial awareness-raising phase.

During the exchange, Tenaganita also shared poignant narratives and first-hand experiences in rescuing victims of human trafficking.

Emphasis was given to the importance of breaking the silence surrounding human trafficking, acknowledging its prevalence despite societal tendencies to avoid confronting such uncomfortable realities.
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A collaboration with students from HELP University’s Psychology Department and non-governmental organisation (NGO) Tenaganita spurred an awareness project on human trafficking and migrant workers.