The story of Rumah Sukha

A Place of Healing, Hope, and New Beginnings

The seeds of Rumah Sukha were planted many years ago, back in 2004, when Anastasia and Dani began working closely with women survivors of exploitation and trauma. Their journey was driven by compassion, a desire to create change, and a vision of empowering those who had been through unimaginable hardships.

Fast forward to 2024, after two decades of dedication and learning, that vision took a tangible form with the birth of Rumah Sukha. It all began when we opened Flourish Café, a safe and supportive space where survivors could work, gain valuable skills, and begin the journey of healing. Flourish Café wasn’t just a workplace—it was a sanctuary, a place where survivors could rebuild their confidence and find hope for the future.

Initially, we focused on helping adult survivors, but soon our mission expanded in an unexpected and heartbreaking way. Friends and partners from another island reached out, asking us to help minor survivors who had been rescued from exploitation. As we stepped in to help, we quickly realized how limited our resources were for minors. While we were able to help some return to their families, our hearts broke when we learned that some of these children were re-trafficked by their own families.