Financial Coaching for Human Trafficking Survivors

Globally, 80% of human trafficking survivors experience re-trafficking due to a lack of employment opportunities caused by factors such as: limited work experience, lack of references, and criminal records (those who were forced to engage in illegal activities).

Entrepreneurship provides a gateway for survivors to gain financial stability and independence by creating alternative income streams and employment opportunities. However, survivors can be re-victimized when powerful outlets steal ownership of the entrepreneurs' work, do not compensate, or take advantage of them by using their stories, talents and lived experience. This form of re-victimization creates a gap in the protection of survivors of human trafficking during their healing and entrepreneurial pursuits.

MiCreate addresses the economic barriers and re-victimization vulnerability through its Roadmap to Business Program by connecting survivors to entertainment legal advocates, business coaching, financial literacy knowledge and industry mentorship opportunities. 

Through MiCreate's Roadmap to Business Program, survivors incubate, incorporate, and accelerate businesses at no cost to them. They also learn how to manage and grow a business through credit building and financial literacy services.

In partnership with True Alliance Tax, a fellow black, female-owned small business, MiCreate will offer survivor entrepreneurs one year of free financial and tax services! The suite of services include:

• Ongoing financial coaching
• Tax preparation
• Tax compliance and obligation services
• Accounting and payroll setup and support

This funding will further each survivor's entrepreneurial journey towards forming thriving businesses that will lessen their chance of re-victimization and increase their independence through financial stability. This funding covers $167 worth of services per month for up to 50 survivors. 

Meet Davina, President + Founder of MiCreate

Davina is an attorney with a diverse portfolio focused on human rights issues involving special juvenile victims, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, gender perspectives in times of conflict, and technology’s impact on human rights law.

Prior to her legal career, Davina obtained two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in Theater and English. Her studies were centered on acting, directing, playwriting, and literature. During her free time Davina writes and travels - to date, she has travelled to over 40 countries.

Meet Daphne, CEO of True Alliance Tax

Daphne has 25+ years in the tax and financial industries that have equipped her with a diverse background to
serve individuals, families, and businesses with a wide range of financial needs.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Daphne worked in various roles as a state tax auditor, investment advisor, and seasonal tax expert. After earning her E.A. (Enrolled Agent) certification, she now specializes in tax and accounting strategies as a multi-state licensed life, health and Medicare insurance agent. During her free time, Daphne enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family.

Please join us in supporting entrepreneurs who identify as human trafficking survivors through MiCreate’s collaboration with True Alliance Tax. We are infinitely grateful for any support you can give.