Combating Human Trafficking in Africa: The Experiences of the HAART Kenya Organization
Krzysztof Jurek
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2641-0510
Iwona Niewiadomska
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0244-2748
Mariusz Wołońciej
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2023-4918
Monika Dobrogowska
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1219-3546
Elzbieta Talik
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7320-6630
Adam Maciejewski
University of Łódź , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-7982-2983
Natalia Mrowca
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-4747-7401
Abstract
Human trafficking remains one of the fastest-growing crimes in Africa, driven by overlapping structural crises, poverty, and historical forms of exploitation. In this context, grassroots initiatives and non-governmental organizations gain particular significance due to their capacity to respond flexibly to local needs. The aim of this article is to analyze the activities of Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART) Kenya as an example of an effective, integrated approach to combating human trafficking that combines preventive measures, individualized support, and academic and community-based collaboration. Particular attention is devoted to HAART’s cooperation with the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. The study is based on a qualitative analysis of HAART Kenya reports and the scholarly literature on human trafficking. The findings indicate that the integration of preventive actions, individualized support plans, and multisectoral cooperation enhances the effectiveness of anti-trafficking efforts in Africa. The application of Stevan E. Hobfoll’s Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory enables a more accurate identification of survivors’ needs and supports their process of readaptation.
Keywords:
human trafficking, HAART Kenya, survivor rehabilitationReferences
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John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2641-0510John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Prof. dr hab., Instytut Psychologii
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0244-2748John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Dr, Instytut Psychologii
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2023-4918John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Dr, Instytut Nauk Socjologicznych
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1219-3546John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Dr, Instytut Psychologii
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Mgr, Instytut Logistyki i Informatyki
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