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What We Do
At Progressive Abolition of Torture and Hope for Survivors International (PATHS Intl), our mission is not confined to advocacy alone — it is an active, daily commitment to protecting human dignity, restoring shattered lives, and creating conditions where no one suffers in silence. Every program we run, every voice we uplift, and every partnership we forge is driven by one truth: that every human being deserves to live free from torture, injustice, and neglect.
Advocate for Human Rights
We stand at the forefront of global movements to expose, challenge, and dismantle systems that perpetuate torture and human rights abuses. Through campaigns, policy advocacy, and survivor-led testimonies, we amplify voices the world tries to silence.
Provide Legal Aid
Justice should never be out of reach. We offer pro bono legal assistance to survivors, ensuring they have representation in courtrooms, before international bodies, and within government systems that often fail them.
Offer Psychological Support
The scars of torture are not always visible. Our trained counselors and trauma specialists deliver culturally sensitive, survivor-centered mental health services — helping survivors find peace, agency, and belonging
Deliver Medical Assistance
Access to medical care is a human right. We connect survivors with essential healthcare, from emergency treatments to long-term rehabilitation services, prioritizing both physical and emotional recovery.
Facilitate Education
Knowledge is a tool of liberation. We offer educational programs, literacy initiatives, and career mentorships to empower survivors and vulnerable youth to reclaim control over their futures.
Support Skill Development
We equip individuals with practical, marketable skills in fields such as construction, culinary arts, agriculture, digital literacy, and technology — helping them secure livelihoods and rebuild independence
Promote Economic Empowerment
Survivors deserve economic dignity. We implement microfinance projects, entrepreneurship training, and job placement programs designed to enhance financial security and community resilience.
Conduct Social Impact Evaluations
Accountability matters. We continuously assess the effectiveness, inclusivity, and impact of our programs — ensuring they meet the needs of those we serve and contribute meaningfully to systemic change.
Foster Community Engagement
Change is rooted in solidarity. We collaborate with local communities to build safe spaces, awareness initiatives, and peer-led support circles — transforming trauma into shared strength.
Collaborate with Organizations
No movement succeeds in isolation. We partner with local, regional, and international human rights organizations, legal networks, and mental health practitioners to amplify our reach and impact.
Implement Food Security Programs
Hunger is violence in another form. Through sustainable agricultural initiatives and emergency food distributions, we address food insecurity as a critical component of survivor care and community development.
Run Awareness Campaigns
We believe education can dismantle oppression. Our public campaigns from “BreakTheChain” to survivor exhibitions spotlight the realities of torture and empower communities to demand change.
Provide Rehabilitation Services
Healing extends beyond hospitals. We offer comprehensive services including trauma therapy, physical rehabilitation, vocational training, and safe housing to support holistic survivor recovery.
Advocate for Displaced Persons
Forcibly displaced people face profound vulnerability. We fight for their rights, provide humanitarian assistance, and ensure their protection within asylum systems and resettlement processes.
Develop Empowerment Programs
We cultivate leadership from within survivor communities — providing platforms, resources, and advocacy training that enable them to champion their own rights and uplift others still trapped in silence.
Why It Matters
Every initiative we undertake at PATHS Intl is rooted in the belief that survivors are not victims of fate, but architects of a better world. Together, through courage, community, and compassion, we can create a future where torture is relic, not reality.
