The online support group members or peer facilitator-survivors are all trained on gendersensitivity, understanding dynamics of different forms of gender-based violence especially trafficking and prostitution, women’s rights laws, as well as rights-based, survivor-centered and gender-responsive approach to victims and cases. The peer facilitators underwent continuing or regular trainings as needs arise, such as on psychological first aid (PFA), forensic interviewing, trauma-informed care, self-care, leadership and organizing. At first contact, PFA is applied. During PFA, the victims’ rights and options are presented, including the referral pathway for counseling, legal assistance, and other services as mandated by laws. The peer facilitators and our program also provide accompaniment to clinics/hospitals, facilitation of formal and informal education, livelihood and access to justice, among others. UNFPA’s cash for protection provided much-needed stimulus for the women to start their recovery and rebuilding of lives towards self-sufficiency and economic independence. Organizing, Advocacy and Resistance The women attest that the most powerful intervention are the healing conversations both individually and as groups, as well as the series of education/trainings on gender issues, trafficking and prostitution, women’s rights and laws provided by CATW-AP. The online trainings where they were able to relate their stories safely with the feeling of being understood have been most important and crucial in their healing and empowerment. Being able to join activities of CATW-AP, both online and face-to-face, to advocate for changes in their situation and of other women and children, empower them in making them understand and feel that they can change not only their own situation but also of others. Being able to see their individual lives as connected with systemic inequalities have been most important in moving forward. 64