Pushing through the setbacks
For nearly ten years, Beautiful Dream Society has helped vulnerable boys and girls in Lesotho reach their full potential. We provide the tools to live a life beyond the trauma—one full of hope and success.
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How COVID fueled teen trafficking in Lesotho
Lesotho is no stranger to health crises. One of the main reasons this area remains in poverty is because of the aftermath of the HIV epidemic. When the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide in 2020…
Creating a better life for domestic violence survivors
Beautiful Dream Society’s primary focus is preventing human trafficking and rehabilitating its victims. There is a secondary mission that we feel strongly about, though—helping women recover from domestic violence.
Human trafficking reform moves Lesotho from Tier 3 to Tier 2 risk
Over the last three years, Lesotho’s government has drastically improved how they handle and prevent human trafficking. The country was once ranked Tier 3 US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, but they moved to Tier 2 watch last year. In 2022, they officially improved to Tier 2 (2022 Trafficking in Persons Report).
BDS celebrates World Day Against Human Trafficking in Qacha’s Nek
BDS recently commemorated World Day Against Human Trafficking in Lesotho. The event was held in the mountain alpine village of Qacha’s Nek and organized by a local partner, Cardio Health And Fitness.
It takes a village to prevent human trafficking
Some communities in Lesotho have “informal” or “illegal” borders leading to South Africa. These are areas where the river is narrow or shallow enough for someone to cross through easily, and they act as a primary transport opportunity for human traffickers.
Stopping human trafficking before it happens
Breaking news: The BDS Lesotho team intercepted a female traveling to meet an online boyfriend before exploitation could occur! Beautiful Dream Society provides transit monitoring services as part of our commitment to prevent and combat human trafficking in Lesotho. We watch for warning signs of a potential trafficking situation and take appropriate actions for suspicious circumstances.
Special field trips for special children
Most of the kids in the Beautiful Dream Society Children’s Homes don’t have parents to teach them about their heritage. They enjoy the privilege of indoor plumbing and proper education but lack some of the communal elements they would receive with a traditional upbringing. To combat this and fill the gaps, BDS takes the children on special field trips to learn about the world around them.
Struggle is only part of their story
Beautiful Dream Society aims to give orphans and impoverished children in Lesotho the best chance at a happy, healthy life. These kids face the same challenges as American children—friendship conflicts, career choices, boredom, peer pressure, and big life decisions that they struggle to navigate. At the end of the day, they’re normal kids with normal kid problems, and they need support to get through the growing pains.
Empowering survivors through trauma-informed care
Trauma-informed care is a cornerstone of our mission. At Beautiful Dream Society, we assist women, girls, and boys who have experienced human trafficking, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and other traumatic events. Our staff understands the complex thoughts, feelings, and emotions that trauma survivors face, and they use specialized care to accommodate those needs.