For 25 years, Thistle Farms has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: Thistle Farms provides critical services to women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction, including housing, healthcare, counseling, and employment opportunities, all free of charge[1][2][3].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The organization has helped hundreds of women restore their lives to health and achieve financial independence. For example, five years after program completion, 75% of graduates are living healthy, independent lives[1][2][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: Thistle Farms challenges systemic issues through public policy advocacy and educational initiatives, aiming to transform the systems that perpetuate exploitation and suffering[1][2].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The organization provides over 10,000 nights of safe housing, more than 3,000 medical and counseling appointments, and over 127,000 hours of employment. It also supports a global network of 1,400 survivor artisans in 21 countries[2].