One Thousand Villages

Working with communities - small and large - to empower girls and prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking of girls. Founder and CEO Justin Whitecross established a foundation in Thailand to build partnerships with villages, schools, community leaders, and organisations to address the causes that make girls vulnerable. Programs differ in each community, but the common thread that defines our work is our commitment to forging long-term relationships with people. Our approach unites people together and fosters progress by empowering community members to direct change. Programs include formal and non-formal education, leadership and skills development, enterprises and advocacy. In Australia, we establish and build networks and engage men and boys to change stereotypes and attitudes that perpetuate widespread violence and sexual exploitation of women and girls in Southeast Asia.