My name is Anna, and I am the House Manager at Caritas Bakhita House, a safe house for women affected by Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.

To raise awareness about the pressing ongoing issue of exploitation, particularly of women, I have challenged myself to walk the Pilgrims’ Way from London to Canterbury starting on the 20th October from Southwark Cathedral and finishing on 25th October at Canterbury Cathedral.

I also hope to raise funds for a variety of therapeutic activities for our guests at Caritas Bakhita House. Our guests' resilience is an inspiration to me; they have gone through such hardships and have not given up. It is a privilege for me to accompany them on their journey of recovery, and to advocate for them and the many others whose lives have been affected by these issues.