THE IMPRINT PROJECT
The Imprint Project is a program that focuses on life skills, spiritual formation, general education, and vocational seamstress training.
By partnering with organizations that serve vulnerable women and rescue girls from brothels, we are able to provide aftercare resources and education. We hope to bring restoration to these students and help them reintegrate back into their communities. Many graduates start their own tailoring business or find work at a workshop: others find work as a seamstress at BYTAVI.
A 15 year-old Cambodian girl was asked to stamp her thumbprint signature on agreement papers. The agreement would have forced her into a life of servitude and bondage to a stranger. The girl’s uncle needed money, and saw no other way.
The story has a happy ending, though. CGI was able to intervene and provide another option for this family. But many stories don’t end this way. The signature imprint of a finger can sign away freedom forever. We’ve created the Imprint Project as a way to fight back.
We invest in each of these girls by teaching them practical habits for a healthy lifestyle and vital skills for generating a stable income.
Each student is assigned a social worker to support and encourage them and their entire family for a holistic approach.
Spiritual formation and Bible studies are an integral part of the Imprint curriculum.
THE IMPACT
From an Imprint program participant:
“I came to the city to look for work. My family is very poor and our debt grew as my father got sick and passed away. I needed to earn money to support my family. I worked at karaoke bar as a waitress and I slept with customers for extra money. My life was getting worse day by day. I realized I was pregnant and decided to continue my pregnancy and keep my baby which meant I lost my job.
I lived in hopelessness during that time, but God had a plan for my life.
I wanted to learn any skill that could help me have a good future and I heard about Center for Global Impact’s Imprint Project. This was my dream since I was young — I wanted to be a tailor. My life started to change right away when I joined CGI.
I couldn’t be confident in myself and my life wouldn’t be like what it is today if CGI didn’t give me this opportunity. I am abundantly blessed through all the skills and lessons I have learned.
Thanks to the CGI staff for also introducing me to Jesus. I have never known before the love and care I have found in Him. I am truly blessed because of CGI’s staff and donors and I know I will have a good future for me and my son.”