Stories and news

Here’s the latest from Ella’s. We hope these stories inspire and move you to be part of our work at Ella’s, and to do what you can to stop slavery and exploitation.

Due to the nature of our work, a number of these stories contain references to violence, sexual and other types of abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Where we use names, please assume these have been changed for the protection of the women we work with.

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More than just a snack

Halimot is an incredible woman, and a survivor of child trafficking. And now she is also the proud creator of TRIBE’s latest bar flavour.


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Strength and belief

Ayesha is a survivor of trafficking, domestic servitude and honour-based-violence. Today she describes herself as a strong woman, and is building belief in herself and others.

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A new love of life

When Nia arrived at the Ella’s house, she felt safe for the first time in a very long time. Now, she is seeing life in a new way, and is full of hope for the future.

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Not helpless anymore

May felt like she was helpless and shut out of the world when she was trafficked. Today, she is rediscovering life. She is no longer helpless.

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Freedom fighter

Milana was trafficked to the UK from Lithuania when she was a teenager. She hopes her story will help raise awareness of trafficking and exploitation.

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More than a family

Marie was trafficked to the UK when she was just a child. At Ella’s, she found the care and respect she deserves, and began her journey of recovery.

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‘Like a hug’

Emina was trafficked to the UK and hurt in many ways. She describes Ella’s as ‘like a hug’, and has come so far during her time with us.

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The power of love

Simon and Derrina Thomas got married in Summer 2021, and decided to support Ella’s through their beautiful wedding.

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Running to the light

A film featuring the story of Lucia, one of the survivors we work with (played by an actor). It was commissioned by our friends at TRIBE.