The Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II, Philippines, has been working alongside Wipe Every Tear (WET) since August 2024 to help women who have been trafficked or trapped in prostitution rebuild their lives with dignity.

The first collaboration began with a therapeutic art workshop, where survivors painted on canvas bags. For many participants, it was their first opportunity to express themselves freely in a safe, creative space.

Since then, the club has launched several follow-up initiatives with WET, including a soap-making livelihood project that taught women how to produce and sell handmade soaps as a sustainable source of income. At the World Bazaar showcase, participants presented their handcrafted goods to the public, boosting their confidence and entrepreneurial skills. The club also donated essential supplies and equipment to support the daily needs of WET’s transitional safe houses.

Held across various locations in Metro Manila between August 2024 and February 2025, these events provided both practical support and a powerful message: Zonta says no to exploitation and yes to empowerment.

In the Philippines, thousands of women and girls—some as young as 10 years old—are exploited, often driven into prostitution by poverty and lack of education. By offering access to healing, livelihood opportunities and safe shelter, the club is helping to break the cycle of abuse.

The club’s partnership with Wipe Every Tear serves as a model for how local clubs can support the long-term recovery of survivors and bring Zonta’s mission closer to the communities that need it most.