Survivors of Torture, International

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Survivors of Torture, International: facilitates the healing of torture survivors and their families; educates professionals and the public about torture and its consequences; and advocates for the abolition of torture.

Validators

Erika Erika
My job title is Senior Mental Health Clinician. I have been in this position since May 2013.My work involves completing eligibility screenings and initial intakes with new clients as well as coordinating and providing their follow-up care. I also organize our healing groups, and oversee our… More
Cassie Cassie
My job title is Clinical Case Manager. I have been in this position since May 2015. My work involves meeting with clients, through a combination of office and home visits, to address their case management needs. I assess and provide appropriate referrals to clients’ basic needs such as housing,… More
Elizabeth Elizabeth
Medical Case Manager at SURVIVORS
Violeta Violeta
I am the Clinical Case Manager at Survivors of Torture International. My work involves providing community referrals and linkage to community services to individuals who have suffered torture in their home country and are seeking asylum. My goal is to support our clients in becoming self sufficient… More
Hannah Hannah
I am a social worker and advocate for survivors of torture in San Diego, CA. My background is in refugee resettlement, women's/girl's initiatives and youth development. My objective is to help New Americans live equitable lives.
Allison Allison
I'm a Clinical Case Manager providing holistic supportive services to individuals and families who have experienced torture. I empower and support survivors through advocating for the rights of torture survivors around the world, connecting survivors to mental health care and community resources,… More

Needs validated

$720of $720

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17 supporters
Funded on 4/5/2013

Macaba from San Diego, CA

A blind survivor of torture, I need a computer to get a degree and help others.

I need a laptop designed for the blind that can help me complete my education to become a counselor and help others who are blind. More

Validated by Patricia from Survivors of Torture, International

$670of $670

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12 supporters
Funded on 6/28/2013

Miguel from San Diego, CA

I found safety in the US. Need a computer to get a degree in construction mgmt + support myself

I lost everything when I was imprisoned + tortured in Nicaragua for trying to help poor families. A computer will let me become qualified to work here More

Validated by Patricia from Survivors of Torture, International

$505of $505

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19 supporters
Funded on 7/17/2013

Louis from San Diego, CA

I'm off to UC Berkeley on a full scholarship but I need supplies & a train ticket to get there

I'm an asylee. I studied hard in community college & got into the school of my dreams! Now I need to get there and buy my dorm and school supplies. More

Validated by Tammy from Survivors of Torture, International

$255of $255

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2 supporters
Funded on 5/6/2014

Alex from San Diego, CA

I am starting over, seeking asylum. Forklift operator training will give me a career.

I need basic forklift training in order to receive my operator certificate. With that I can work and take care of my wife and coming child. More

Validated by Tammy from Survivors of Torture, International

$680of $680

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17 supporters
Funded on 9/15/2015

John from San Diego, CA

I was tortured in my home country. A laptop will help me complete school!

Seeking asylum in the U.S. & rebuilding my life after surviving torture. I want to work in the auto industry, but need a laptop to succeed in school. More

Validated by Erika from Survivors of Torture, International

$315of $680

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5 supporters
Funded on 4/20/2017

Alma from San Diego, California

I'm ready to start school in the US. I need to cover the cost of 2 exams to enroll.

Graduate school exams are expensive, but I know I can make it through my program once I can pay for these tests. More

Validated by Cassie from Survivors of Torture, International

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