Survivors of torture arrive in the U.S with nothing.
Most are seeking asylum and legally barred from working. They face hunger, homelessness, and often lack access to free public services. These conditions block their path to healing.
Why it matters
Poverty and trauma are intertwined.
Survivors arrive in the U.S. carrying deep physical
and psychological wounds, but recovery is nearly
impossible without basic non-clinical needs met.
Poverty leads to:
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Missed medical and therapy appointments
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Inability to access legal representation or pursue asylum
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Housing instability, food insecurity, and retraumatization
While some public resources exist, they are often:
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Inaccessible to asylum seekers
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Difficult to navigate without support
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Under-staffed, under-funded and insufficient
The Survivor Fund provides direct assistance that is fast, flexible, and tailored to each survivor’s unique situation.
Food and wellbeing products
Asylum-relateD legal expenses
Emergency shelter
TranSportation
Durable medical equipment
Academic and Trade Scholarship Program
Survivors don’t just need to survive, they need a path forward.
While the Survivor Fund finances basic needs, it also administers a Scholarship Program, supported through designated funding from a private foundation.
This program empowers survivors to build stable, independent lives through education and training.
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Vocational Training Scholarships
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For certifications from healthcare and transportation to technology and skilled trades
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Academic Degree Scholarships
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To restart degrees interrupted by displacement or pursue new academic goals
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Essential Resources
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Funds for laptops, transit, childcare, and learning materials
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Who we Serve
All clients are survivors of torture.
Many are professionals, parents, or students fleeing unimaginable violence—arriving with no income, no documents, and no safety net.
