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I am writing in appreciate for the phenomenal support you have been providing my aunty from the day she was referred to you due to the intention of committing suicide. The support she received from you and team was beyond words and appreciation. Below are her exact words: “Adama, the referral you received about me was a suicide voice note. Since then, you have been nothing but incredible your support is unmatched. I am 67yrs old, struggling with Cancer diagnosis, homeless, no recourse to public fund therefore no financial or any formal support and have been living in London for the past 22yrs as a destitute. I was very tired and exhausted both physically and mentally of being a Modern Slavery victim in UK for past above years. Without the prospect of help, all I can see is ending it all and I am sorry for receiving a referral like that as there was no hope anymore”. You answered my call with a promise that you will help, and you did, for the first time someone promise and deliver. The urgent referral for psychological assessment and support was a life changer for my thinking at that time. You and your team’s, dedication and relentless effort helped me get home and a weekly incentive through the non-recourse system. Above all, thank you for escorting me to the hospital for my chemo treatment that was the first day I had an escort which was confirmed by the Matron. Today I do not have a word to express my gratitude because you have simply transformed my life. I can now make decision of what is important in my life, by eating what I want to eat and when, sleep in my own bed and be free in my home. extend my sincerest thanks to you and team for all that you have done for me and all you do in the community it has not gone unnoticed. Adama you are a beautiful soul with kind heart, so dedicated, patience and professional in what you do. You made aunt’s journey easier during a difficult and challenging time. Thank you once again, to you and team for your unwavering commitment and the impact you make in people's lives.

I just want to express how grateful I am for all the support you have been providing for me. When I met you two years ago, I was homeless, no immigration status, no access to medical/financial support, being exploited by everyone just to survive and a destitute with no hope of survival. I had already give-up in life when I met you because looking at my age (70yrs old) and living the life of destitution/modern slavery for 20yrs. in London, really did not give me any other choice but to give-up in life. I appreciate your help so much. I am so thankful for having you in my life. I cannot express how much your support has been a blessing in my life. You stepped into my life and transformed it by given me the hope and stability I needed to function and be the human I meant to be. Your support helped me gain access to medical that I was desperate for due to my health condition. You find me lawyer to help me with my immigration which is in progress with Home Office. Your voice and support have given me some stability in my current accommodation. The weekly financial support you are given me, has protected me from being exploited by other. There is no amount of words of gratitude that can compensate the level of your support, dedication, commitment in changing the lives of people like me. May the good Lord grant you all our heart desires this coming new year. May the good Lord continue to guide and protect you and help you gain more support. I am asking people to support your organization (Women’s Health Advocacy Network) so you can change more lives. I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year.

Good evening sister Adama how are you and your family I just want to say how I feel since I know you the very first day they invited me to the first meeting you wasn’t there when I came back home my husband ask me how was the meeting I say is not interesting the next meeting he asked me to go on that day you were there when you said everything on that day on my way home I called my sister I told her she said do it I said how she said tell me you can do it I say I can do it one thing sister Adama I tell Allah thanks for bringing you to my life you change my life I never think I will be able to do what I’m doing now you give me confidence you push me up and you always say this word you are the most important one before I only open my email on my phone but I don’t know how to open my email on my iPad not on the computer but now you help and courage now I can open my email every away I can read and write simple words and I know more about children sister Adama if I write down about the way you change my life from now to tomorrow it’s will not end because me knowing you it a blessing for me and I don’t know how to aspires myself to you and is not even just me and my sisters even my husband is proud of me and he can’t wait to meet you and thanks you for the opportunity that you gave us and I will never regret knowing you thanks very much for being there for me I appreciate you had work.

Horrrrrray!!!!!!! I am finally free Today I am happy to write this letter as a gratitude for your dedication, commitment and relentless support in getting me through 15yrs of horrific consistent abuse from domestic violence. Your support is the reason I am alive today. It has been a very long and difficult journey to get my freedom back, it’s not just your involvement rather your dedication for the past 4 years in challenging the system who meant to protect me instead exposed me and my children to further risk and given more power to my abuser ignoring the additional barriers women of marginalized goes through. Adama your commitment to my case has highlighted the important of your organization (Women’s Health Advocacy Network) in advocating to address the needs of marginalized women like me who does not understand how the mainstream services operate and yet can have a detrimental effect on our lives. “This past four year has been hell, my life was in constant danger, can’t sleep at night worrying of being attached, beaten or even killed by my husband as we are still living in the same house. I was in fear of my food getting poised, don’t feel comfortable in using household things I bought, my children had to shoulder the responsibility of protecting me and themselves. The failure of the system to protect me from the start has had an immense effect on our mental health and will need a significant psychology support to get us through this ordeal. My case is a testimony to many women especially the minority group who has been systematically excluded, to fight for their freedom with the right support.” Please continue your excellent work to save more lives, the community is very lucky to have you, as your voice is very important, and I can testify to that. Your support has given me strength, hope and resilience to fight for my freedom. Your guidance, presence, and encouragement gave me the courage to stand up for myself and keep moving forward, even when things felt overwhelming. You helped me find my voice and reminded me that I’m not alone. I’ve grown stronger because of the care and direction you’ve shown me, and I’ll always be grateful for the impact you’ve had on my journey. I learnt a lot from you through our one-one mentoring session, your inspiring words and your availability in every situation managing my expectations is something I will cherish for life because even the organizations with all the resources (mainstream) does not provide the same service as yours. Once more on behave of me and my children, I am grateful for all your support, it has meant more than words can express. PLEASE DO NOT EVER STOP IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

I hope you and your family are doing well. I am writing to share the wonderful news that my graduation went very well on Tuesday, Alhamdulillah. this milestone would not have been possible without your unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement. Thank you for being an important part of this journey. Your advice and dedication have helped me overcome challenges with confidence, and I deeply appreciate the time and wisdom you have shared with me. I also want to acknowledge that the past few months have been very difficult for me and my family. We faced numerous challenges, and I fell into a period of deep depression. As a result, I was not able to stay in touch as much as I would have liked, and for that, I sincerely apologies. I understand how often you dedicate your time and effort to helping others, only to be forgotten once their issues are resolved. Please know that I am not that kind of person. Your early morning meetings, late-night messages, and phone calls are still fresh in my heart, and I will always be grateful for your kindness and support. I pray to the Almighty Allah to grant me the opportunity to give back and do something meaningful. Moving forward, I would like to offer my help in any charity or service role where I can contribute. Please keep me informed if there are any opportunities where I can assist. Once again, thank you for everything, my Sister. You are always in my prayers.

I am writing to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude for the incredible support your organization provided me during my journey to gaining legal status in the United Kingdom. Your compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment have been nothing short of transformative in my life. When I first approached your organization, I was facing immense uncertainty and challenges that seemed insurmountable. The legal process of securing my status was complex, emotionally draining, and filled with obstacles that I could not have navigated alone. Your team not only provided critical legal guidance but also offered me hope during a time when I felt most vulnerable. The impact of your support extends far beyond the legal documentation. You have given me more than just a legal status; you have provided me with the opportunity to build a stable life, to contribute meaningfully to my community, and to pursue my dreams with confidence. The sense of security and belonging that your organization has helped me achieve is immeasurable. I am particularly grateful for [specific aspect of their help - e.g., personalized legal advice, emotional support, help with documentation]. Your team's expertise and compassionate approach made what could have been an overwhelmingly stressful process feel manageable and hopeful. Today, as I stand on solid ground with my legal status secured, I want you to know the profound difference you have made. Your work does not just change individual lives; it restores dignity, creates opportunities, and strengthens the social fabric of our community. Words cannot fully express the depth of my appreciation, but I hope this letter conveys my heartfelt thanks. Your organization represents the best of human kindness and professional dedication. With immense gratitude and respect, Your's Sincerely

As you know, I cannot read or write but regardless of that I needed to find a way to express sincere and profound appreciation for the life changing support you (Askia) and Adama have given me. I asked someone to write this letter for me although it will not completely reflect what is in my heart but a token of my gratitude. I would like to show appreciation for the relentless support your organizations have been rendering to me, ever since your organization became involved in my case, there has been a great relief from the stress/ worries and given hope of living a normal life with the little time I have on this earth considering my age (75yrs). The advocacy in addressing my practical needs, one-one psychological support, social inclusion (sense of belonging), financial support and general support in addressing my physical health needs has been nothing but life changing for me. “My referral to you from the religious leader could have not come at a better day as I was wondering what will become of me after that day. Reflecting on my 20yrs journey in London/UK as a destitute living in Modern Slavery with no immigration status (No Recourse to public fund) therefore no formal support. Partially blind and living in the shadow of other people, not having any say whatsoever about my life, sleeping on a very small sofa in someone’s living room in freezing cold, food is rationed and can’t eat when I need it, cautioned of using the bathroom and many more. For the last 20yrs, all I have seen myself good at, is begging from religious Centre, total strangers and taking instruction on to live on what is presented to me.” Your answer to my call for support, open heaven on earth for me. You support me with dignity and respect make me feel the most important person on this planet and address all my issues not only one. Both of you ensure my safety, you helped me to gain immigration status for access to support, you made me feel included and give me access to financial support on a weekly basis which one has ever done without abusing me. You gave me the freedom to travel on public transport with my freedom pass which gives me sense of liberation, your support is endless, and I can’t account for all you have done in my life your reward is with God. Words cannot express my gratitude for all your support which is still ongoing. I am pleading to other organizations/individuals to support Women’s Health Advocacy Network Charity and CAD-HR for the excellent service they have been proving for people like us who are forgotten not on the database system and living in Modern Slavery. Thank you for everything Regards

This is a little note to show my appreciation of all your support. The impact of your supports offered me hope, understanding, and partway towards healing. Your support has surely helped me navigate the difficulty of my traumatic experience, it helped me reclaim my Life and I’m eternally grateful for your kindness, compassion and unwavering support from everyone I received from WHAN (Women’s Health Advocacy Network) organization. You are a beacon of light for those navigating their darkest times, and your works makes a profound and lasting difference in the lives of so many. Thank you from the bottom of my heart as words cannot express my appreciation. Being a victim of FGM, living the trauma on a daily basis and coming from a country that is normalizing this horrific act was my constant nightmare when I was told at the hospital that I will be expecting baby girl (one of the twins). Thinking of going back to my country of origin with no hope of protection from me, my husband neither the law to save my little girl from experiencing FGM was like living in hell on earth. The best thing that happens to me and my baby was getting in contact with you which was the biggest blessing for us as a family. I cannot thank MR Askia Warne the Director of Centre for the Advancement of development and Human Rights (CAD-HR) who referred me to you. My first meeting with you (Adama) gave me hope and feels the sense of protection and liberation because I have finally found someone, I can relate you, who does not only understand my trauma journey but advocating to support and protect other survivors and those at risk of becoming victims. I don’t think you and Askia understands the impact of your work in transforming lives of survivors in these communities. I feel so inspired that despite the daily struggle of the FGM complications, I am determined to break the silence and seek help but also to help others who are struggling in silence. Having C-Section for delivery was not by choice but a complication of FGM, today I say thanks because you have shed alight of hope in me that trauma is not the end of my life. My biggest thank for Sister Elizabeth who was working with me to ensure that all these happens. She is a great asset to WHAN/CAD-HR. God bless her for all her dedication in volunteering for you. •​For supporting me through my asylum process which has been successful (granted refugee status in 01/25). •​For providing me with a laundry machine as I was washing my babies clothing with my hand in the winter. •​Emotional and one-one mentoring support, guidance which gave me a sense of hope. •​ The assistance with finding accommodation (homeless) •​Accessing the essential services like (universal credit, child benefit, bank account, acquiring my national insurance number, accessing my e-visa account etc.), including the ongoing emotional support has helped me with healing journey and I feel safe, hope less alone.