Flora’s Story of Hope

This client came to CST as a child survivor.  She was left in Honduras to care for her four siblings for almost two years.  After long-term counseling, medical, and social services at CST, she graduated from high school, winning a $1000 achievement prize. She thrived...

Cris’ Story of Hopes

Cris is a 23 year-old man from Zimbabwe where he was a member of a political party advocating for democracy. One night, police came looking for Cris. At 2:00 a.m. they invaded his home, kidnapped Cris and dragged him to prison, where he was tortured. One day he was...

Kumar’s Story of Hope

Kumar was a small-business owner in Nepal where he had his own delivery truck. He was targeted by Maoist insurgent militia who wanted him to provide financial and material support, and to join their political cause. When he refused to support and join the Maoists,...

Samira’s Story of Hope

The story of my husband, Ahmad, is one of pride. In 2001, the U.S. military arrived in our province. They helped build government offices and schools and gave children school supplies. With thanks, Ahmad learned English to become an interpreter for the U.S. Marines....