During the validation of the Network Against Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (NAHUSOM) on 16th August 2024 at the CHTEA offices, a new heroine was celebrated in the most special of way.
Edith Murogo, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Domestic Training and Development was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C, on June 24,2024. This was in recognition of her relentless effort to curb human trafficking and irregular migration, among other services in support of victims and survivors.
Edith’s story started way back in 2001 when she first set up a training unit for domestic workers in Kenya at her own residence in Nairobi. She later moved to a rented unit where the demand turn a twist as she got higher recognition to train domestic workers for foreign placement and her center got accreditation from the Government. The rest is history.
The US recognition was a testament to Edith’s unwavering dedication and the tremendous impact of her collective effort at CDTD. It was also a significant milestone not only for her organization but also for NAHUSOM where she has been nominated to be the “Goodwill Ambassador” at large. In this new role, Edith edifies the broader fight against human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants. In a show of hands and demonstration of solidarity, all NAHUSOM members present during the meeting affirmed Edith’s new status.
WE, AT CHTEA CELEBRATES EDITH MUROGO AND WISHES HER ALL THE BEST IN HER ENDEVOUR TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF COUNTER HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SMUGGLING OF MIGRANTS.
Above: Edith Murogo receives her award from the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Washington DC
In her NAHUSOM acceptance speech, Edith reiterated that, “I am deeply grateful for your support, which has been instrumental in helping me advance my mission to create a just and peaceful world where every individual enjoys their rights and dignity”. She continued, “This award would not have been possible without the collaboration and partnership of allies like you”.
Above clip: The moment of glory and address to the world
“As I continue this vital work, I look forward to your continued support. Together, we can end human trafficking and all forms of modern slavery”, she concluded.