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OUR STORY

On March 30, 2012, the founder of Red Oak Hope sat at a table for two at KFC across from a 23-year-old Ugandan woman who had been tricked and trafficked to Asia.

After telling her horrific story of abuse and exploitation in the commercial sex industry, Sarah* paused and said, “I don’t want to do this job. I want to go home. Will you help me?” 

Six weeks later, Sarah returned home to Uganda as a free woman and Red Oak Hope was born.

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Over the next several years, Red Oak repatriated hundreds of Ugandan survivors, partnering with other organizations in Uganda to provide aftercare and support. In 2019, Red Oak hired their first Ugandan case manager to help receive survivors after they arrived home and support them on their long journeys to restoration.

The transformations we have witnessed in the lives of the women we serve are amazing and inspiring. These courageous survivors of trafficking are finding their footing, earning a sustainable income, and providing for their families.

Many have even become employers themselves, creating a ripple effect of empowerment within their communities.

In 2025, Red Oak Uganda has proudly transitioned into an independent Ugandan nonprofit called Suubi Oak Restoration.

With the continued support and guidance of Red Oak Hope, our comprehensive business development and case management programs for the vulnerable and trafficked will remain the bedrock of our work.

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Our mission is to break cycles of victimization and guide previously trafficked and vulnerable women toward holistic well-being and lasting self-sufficiency through comprehensive business development and case management programs.

We seek to become a leading force in combatting human trafficking in Uganda and beyond, rooted in our core values:

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We value the inherent worth of individuals and are committed to treating all with consideration, dignity, and a recognition of their feelings, rights, and boundaries.

Respect

Timeliness

While we may not be able to solve all of the problems immediately, we are committed to a swift response to our client, donor and partner needs.

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We are committed to using all resources responsibly and ethically in pursuit of our mission, and to clear, complete communication with all stakeholders.

Transparency

Accountability

We are committed to honesty and openness so that clients and partners have complete insight into our essential operations.

Excellence

We are committed to providing high standards of work by empowering our clients and ensuring they, along with our partners, have exceptional experiences in dealing with us.

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