Strength & Stem

Strength & Stem is a small charity that exists to prepare women who have survived modern slavery and human trafficking for meaningful employment, using floristry as the tool. We believe that floristry can be used as a practical tool to help modern slavery survivors to build a future for themselves, as well as a therapeutic tool in healing from trauma. Over eight months, we run holistic employability and skills training programmes during which participants undertake vocational floristry training, supplementary skills training, mentorship, and work experience.

The skills and experiences survivors gain through our programmes create a lasting difference for them and their families through economic independence, strengthened wellbeing and increased community. Ultimately, our programmes help survivors to regain dignity and hope, and to move into a life of full independence and freedom.