A New Building, A New Space for Hope

RAP (the Ratanak Achievement Program) is a home for young women in need of care, counseling, job skills and education. Our staff members are there, at every step, to assist them in their journey from exploitation to hope, dignity and freedom. But the current building is rented and far from ideal given the many diverse needs of the young women and the staff. There have been challenges with security, ever-increasing rental rates, lack of space, and less than ideal functionality – to name a few. That’s why we’re planning a purpose-built Space for Hope. We want to reach even more victims of exploitation who have suffered trauma and hopelessness.

After 25 years of service to Cambodia, it is time! We are moving from our somewhat nomadic existence to establish our own permanent space, a Space for Hope where we can provide the security, stability and care for these young women so desperately in need. And so we are embarking on a journey of faith and launching a new project to build a safe and loving home for those who have been exploited – an ideal space to nurture love and restore the dreams of lives once marked by hopelessness. This Space for Hope will help us increase our reach and empower more Cambodians to be agents of change. It will not just be a building for Ratanak programs, but also a centre of training and excellence for both our staff and the staff of many other organizations. Together, we believe we can change the face of trafficking in real and tangible ways.

This dedicated centre will be the first and only one of its kind in Cambodia, providing space to minister to the exploited while also addressing the systems that exploit them. We are currently working on building plans and anticipate construction of the centre through to 2018. We hope you will join us as we walk alongside survivors on their journey from brokenness to wholeness.

Learn more about this Space for Hope on our website at ratanak.org/hope.