Milliam, Kenya

Milliam currently serves The Salvation Army as the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Survivor Leader for the Africa Zone. Her work is based at The Salvation Army Leaders’ Training (SALT) College of Africa.

‘As a survivor of human trafficking, life can get overwhelming, especially while working with other survivors. There is always a chance of being retraumatised despite the support. 

‘Having a solid support system is very important. These people could be therapists, colleagues, family or friends. I always count myself incredibly blessed for having The Salvation Army’s anti-human trafficking team in my life. It is a team I always rely on for support professionally, spiritually and emotionally. 

‘Survivors of human trafficking from across Africa now participate in various tasks with The Salvation Army, as a form of survivor inclusion. Survivors can share their experiences in a way that is beneficial to them and their journey, as well as the fight against human trafficking on a larger scale. I love that my insights are being shared throughout Africa to help others. 

‘I feel empowered in my work by Commissioner Yvonne, Priscilla, Malaika and Anne. These women are a force to be reckoned with, and they always guide and encourage me. We see an increase in human trafficking, but survivor voices are rising up too. We evolve and become victors if we all stand against this social injustice together. The waters are rising, but so am I.’