Born in Vietnam, Sina Vann was abducted from school and sold to a brothel in Cambodia where she was forced to service up to 20 or 30 clients a day for many years and at great personal sacrifice.  When eventually the brothel was raided by police, she spoke no english or khmer and was unable to return home. She was referred to local service, AFESIP Cambodia, where the first connection was made with Somaly Mam and her team to help her to rebuild her life.  She showed a natural affinity for leadership, despite the trauma endured and became a support for other girls at the centre to overcome their fears too.  Within 12 months, she began training as a social outreach worker and has been employed by AFESIP since 1998.  She now leads the social outreach program and a recognised speaker on the issue of sex trafficking.
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