Taslima's Story
Taslima’s Story
This is Taslima’s story, told through the eyes of the Aruna Project Founder, Ryan Berg.
Each quarter, in the same office, I gather the newest artisans and share about the heart of Aruna and our future direction. As a few of the new artisans shared their thoughts and hopes, Taslima sat quietly – until the end.
Then, she spoke softly, staring into her folded hands on her lap.
With my limited Hindi and her soft delivery, I was not able to understand.
She raised her head, eyes fixed on mine.
She spoke more confidently, she began to smile, then tears filled her eyes.
She stopped short, wiped her eyes and looked at Seena with a final sentence.
Then, she looked back to me in silence.
Seena translated for me:
“Ryan – Taslima said that five years ago, you came to her brothel room. You spoke to her about hope for her future. You spoke to her about creating a business for her. She never forgot that. Now, she says she is filled with such joy to be sitting in this room, talking about this company, being able to hope again.”
Provided by The Aruna Project
Taslima’s story lies at the core of our desire to help The Aruna Project provide freedom to these women. If by swimming we can raise money to put people like Ryan Berg into the darkness that surrounds these women’s lives, then it is worth it.
Taslima needed someone to believe in her story. YOU can be that someone.
