What is Sponsor Freedom?

Sponsor Freedom is a 12-month program that helps women at Threads of Hope rebuild their lives after exploitation. Through your sponsorship, you help provide a safe environment, training, and financial support so each woman can focus on learning new skills, healing, and preparing for an independent future.

How it Works

Starting out

Women who come to us begin with an introductory period designed to explore the environment at Threads of Hope and get familiar with the work. This initial training phase typically lasts a few months, depending on individual needs and learning pace.

Training And Support

Once ready, they transition into our 12-month internship program, where they continue to develop and refine their skills, while receiving a monthly stipend. They also receive encouragement, personal support, and counseling to help them heal and build confidence.

Your role as a sponsor

Your sponsorship helps cover a woman’s monthly stipend and materials during training, giving her freedom to learn and grow without financial stress.

A new beginning

Most graduates go on to join the Threads of Hope team as full-time employees. A few others pursue work elsewhere, equipped with the skills, experience, and confidence to build independent lives.

What to Expect as a Sponsor

As a Sponsor Freedom partner, you’ll be connected with one specific woman in our training program. While we always protect her privacy, you’ll receive regular updates on her progress and the products she’s learning to make. Twice a year, you’ll also receive a small handcrafted item she’s created — a tangible reminder of the journey you’re supporting.

If no trainee is available when you sign up, we’ll let you know and match you as soon as someone new begins. After your 12-month sponsorship ends, you’re welcome to sponsor another woman if you wish to continue.

Become a Sponsor

FAQ

How much money should I commit?

It depends on your financial situation and what you feel comfortable with committing.

The cost of supporting a woman is € 600 a month.

Some groups, churches, or businesses may choose to cover the whole amount per month. Other individuals will donate a portion. Don't worry if you can't commit €600 per month, choose a sum that works for you! Every little bit helps to bring these women one step closer to freedom.

How long is my committment?

We would like you to commit to sponsorship for 12 months. Sponsorship is an opportunity to personally connect with a woman free from exploitation. You will be part of the beginning of her journey and walking alongside her as she works towards a lasting solution to exploitation.

Is the woman I sponsor real?

Each woman is real! She has a past and story that she is working through. If you commit to sponsorship you will be matched with one woman in our training program.

If no one is ready to move into the business, we will communicate with you and ask you to wait for this woman to complete the training. We will never start your 12-month commitment unless a woman is ready.

What happens at the end of my sponsorship?

If you would like to sponsor another woman, we would love for you to do that. The woman you have been sponsoring should now be ready for her employment to be paid for by sales of the products she is making, and the business will gladly take over the responsibility.