For project security reasons, we cannot mention the name of the country. Mekti became like 15–yearig pressured by her mother to married sig with a basketthat was much older than herself. She tells us that hetreated Her so Bad, that their often Run Home to sineparents' house.
"Ma my mother forced me to return to my husband", tells Mekti. "Jharrow was thereforea lot bitter on my mom, Due to Her indifference in the face of Me. As the times wentdeveloped I and Hatred for my mom."
I treated my child badly
"After in front ofIt son's birth, I left my husband's house and lived with and veininside. My husband asked me to return to him, but I wouldn't do that. I began to treated in front ofIt son very badly when he reminded me of my husband."
"Because of pain in my heart, and disappointmentr i with Deliveries, Come my friendinside and I i bad company. Vi started drinking and smoking. During that time I met a young man who was a drug dealer. I went with him, drank, went to nightclubs where I sometimes performed as a dancer.After to year he traveled to Russia, where He was caught with drugs and came in imprisonment," narrator Mekti.
Contemplated suicide when she hearde About the House of Hope
After all these problems, the Mekti depressed and gotten all the way to where she not City live Longer. It was at this point that Some friends told me her about it. Christianitynoshelter for women, as Danish Europamissions Donors support. Here's where women come, that has been exposed to Abuse and violence in the home, as well as prostitutes and trafficked women.
"I approached,and They welcomed me very warmly welcome. The gift me and myt childplace on the the shelter and counseling with a psychologist. For the first while, I was jI was very angry at the others girls and leather of The shelter, and I only wanted to find a job, so that I could manage on my ownv. Men sandy sand alsothat I not be able to get a job,reachr I had the wrong one attitude towards others people. Psychologistsno worked with me for a long time, and I also spent a lot of time Speech with the project managerand the other employees At the shelter. I saw employees' friendly attitude towards me despite my anger. I was surprised at how the employees got such love for us."
I saw the employees' friendly attitude towards me despite my anger - Mekti
"After a while I learned that this is love from God, the Love us as we are. Then I prayed to God and accepted Jesus in my heart as my savior."
"God started working in my life. I became calmer. Whgold I previously struggled withoFor the girls of the orphanage, I serve them now. JI help teachers and respect them. I am began to speak lovingly to my Son."
"God has also cured mit Heartand freed me from shame. God has now blessed me with and Good work. I am working now for A large company as sales agent. The employees at the Christian women's shelters supported me inthrough my difficulttime. Thanks be to my Lord for such people."
"May the Lord bless them for their work supporting women like me!" ending Mekti.
Facts and figures
- Danish Europamissions donors have supported the shelter since 2012House of Hope, in the predominantly Muslim country. It consists of to sheltereSo. The women at risk can have a safe place to live. In addition, there are and job training center where the womenFor example teacher sewing, making jewelry, cooking in cafes and catering businesses so that they can earn money in a positive way in the future.
- Women are typically oDomestic violence, prostitutes and trafficked women. The sheep also Pastoral care, medical and legal support i the the extent to which it is necessaryndigt.
