Why We Are Gathering Stories

Across Northland, Havening has quietly become part of counselling rooms, addiction services, community organisations, ACC services, social work, mental health support, and many other places where people are working alongside those who have experienced trauma.

These stories matter.

Humanitarian Havening is working to expand access to Havening throughout the world, particularly within organisations supporting survivors of violence, exploitation, trafficking, and adversity.

The experiences shared through this page may help demonstrate the real-world impact of Havening and support future funding, training opportunities, and humanitarian projects.

"How your story could help"

Every Story Creates Opportunity

Every story shared helps demonstrate the real-world impact of Havening.

These stories may be used (with your permission) to:

• Support Humanitarian Havening's work around the world

• Help secure philanthropic and charitable funding

• Demonstrate Havening's value within community organisations

• Encourage trauma-informed care in new settings

• Inspire other practitioners and organisations

• Help bring Havening to people who may otherwise never have access to it

Whether your story is a single sentence or a detailed reflection, every contribution matters.

Every Story Matters

Every experience, reflection and testimonial helps demonstrate the impact Havening is having within our communities. Together these stories may help bring Havening to people around the world who need it most.