Shaping the Future: Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn's Legacy and Kimba Langas' Return to Free The Girls
As we turn the page to a new chapter in our journey, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Dr. Courtney Skiera-Vaughn, who has led Free The Girls with unparalleled dedication for the past nine years. Under her leadership, we've seen transformative growth, launching groundbreaking programs and extending our reach to empower more survivors than ever before.
Courtney's legacy is one of compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to dignity and justice. Under her leadership:
102 small businesses were established, ensuring income stability and financial independence for survivors in 4 countries.
88% of FTG graduates have saved funds from their own businesses to purchase land, and many have built homes.
For 7 years, 100% of the children of women in our programs are attending school—preventing a cycle of generational exploitation.
1.75 million bras were shipped to survivors of trafficking.
We onboarded over 300 Drop-off locations across all 50 states + Canada + UK who raised awareness and rallied their communities to get involved in the fight against sex trafficking
For each FTG graduate, as many as four generations are seeing financial transformation and social reintegration.
More than 95% of survivors in FTG remain free from a cycle of exploitation
Read Courtney's farewell letter here.
Simultaneously, we want to welcome Kimba Langas, our co-founder and board president, as the Interim Executive Director. With Kimba at the helm, we are poised to continue our vital work with renewed vigor. Her deep connection to our mission and her strategic insight ensure that we remain steadfast in our goals.
Read Kimba’s reflections on Courtney’s impact and influence here.
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