Women
In many parts of the world women face serious injustice. Young women in particular are less likely to have access to education and more likely to be overworked and at risk of abuse.
Lori's Story: Zimbabwe
Lori never knew her father, so when her mother died she went to live with her uncle. Sadly, Lori's uncle physically and verbally abused her. One night he came into her bedroom and tried to abuse her. The following day she ran away.
When Lori first came to Tanaka, she had a violent temper, was very stubborn and suffered from serious nightmares. These were so bad she would not go upstairs to the bedrooms alone. Thanks to her time at Tanaka, Lori has made great progress. Having completed stage 1 of a Diploma in Administration at a local college, Lori is now holding down a job and has learnt to express herself non-violently.
Oasis managed to trace Lori's grandparents and, after a difficult reconciliation, their relationship is developing. Lori still carries the weight of her experiences, but she is moving forward with her life.