Helping Survivors of Human Trafficking

HART (Human Anti-Trafficking Response Team) and Women’s College Hospital Nears $3M Goal and Launched First-of-Its-Kind Program – Help Raise the Final $150k

HART (Human Anti-Trafficking Response Team) is proud to partner with Women’s College Hospital Foundation as the founding supporter of one of Canada’s leading initiatives supporting survivors of sex trafficking in healthcare settings.

Eighty percent of survivors interact with the healthcare system while being trafficked, often at a critical moment when intervention is possible. Far too often they go unseen – their experiences unrecognized, their urgent needs unmet.

We are deeply grateful to the generous donors who helped raise nearly $3 million for a first-of-its-kind research program addressing the harms caused by human trafficking. The ASTER program at Women’s College Hospital will create a national evidence base to develop, deliver and educate healthcare professionals – equipping them to recognize signs of trafficking and provide appropriate support.

This work will transform how the healthcare system delivers care and shape government policy, driving meaningful, long-term change for young girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals experiencing human trafficking across Canada.

Donate today! You can make a real and positive difference in the lives of survivors when they need us most!!