"My older sister was already working in a brothel, by time I started working in one as well. However, after I arrived, my sister quickly realized that I would not survive in the environment. My sister contacted Starfish Project and asked them to come help me, and I have been working at Starfish Project ever since! I work on the production team, and really enjoy making different necklaces. Since coming to Starfish Project, I have had many significant moments. What stands out to me the most is how much I have changed. I think I had a bad temper before coming to Starfish Project. Now I have a milder temperament, and a much calmer attitude. I do not get angry as easily as I used to, and I am kinder, better, and more patient friend. I am also a fairly quiet person. Public speaking is very difficult for me. However, through practice and a lot of encouragement from my coworkers at Starfish Project, I am much more confident in myself. I even feel more comfortable speaking in front of groups. Having such a strong support group that believes in me and sets expectations not only eases my nerves, but also gives me a sense of purpose and worth. Because I did not have the opportunity to study much while I was younger, I really appreciate all the opportunities I have now. I am currently taking classes in Microsoft Word and math. I hope to become certified in Microsoft someday." -------- These stories are only possible with your purchases and partnership. Thank you for helping women like Chenny experience freedom at Starfish Project!

❤️❤️❤️all week for Valentine's Day! For all our Rose Gold girls, the Alexis Heart Necklace is so sweet and dainty. We LOVE it! And if you saw Instastories, this is the necklace that the husband gave as an IOU to his wife on Valentine’s Day 😂❤️

A love letter from Virginia to the Starfish Project instafamily . ❤️❤️❤️ . Dear Instafamily, ❤️This Valentine’s Day, I was reflecting about the people I love, and our instafamily made it onto my list. Here is my Valentine’s love letter to you ❤️🐗 You guys are amazing. You do so much for the women at Starfish Project. Your jewelry sales helped over 40 women and 25 children experience freedom last year and that’s just the beginning. You guys vote on dozens of pieces of jewelry every year. You buy one another Starfish Project jewelry as random acts of kindness for other instafamily members you’ve never met. You comment on our threads when we work with other brands. You tag your friends like crazy to help share our story so more women can love in freedom. You follow along for all the silliness on instastories, helping me avoid going to the DMV, decide what to wear to weddings, and break my Diet Coke habit. You volunteer to write thank you notes for Starfish Project, tag our stuff on Pinterest and Facebook, and give feedback whenever we ask for it. I talk to a lot of companies about their social media presence, and I’m not sure any company has followers as amazing and loyal as you all. I feel like you guys are really in it with us, whether we are picking jewelry, solving customer service questions, or writing new Stories of Hope because of the women at Starfish Project. All 28k of you have shown me that there are amazing people all over the world. You send us countless DMs to tell us you’re thinking of Starfish Project, want an update on a particular woman, have a jewelry idea, or just want to encourage our team . I know Valentine’s Day is a random commercial holiday, but when I saw this balloon at the grocery store yesterday, I bought it to post for y’all 😂🙈❤️🐶 I truly love the instafamily. Thanks for being on this ride with us. Because of you, women at Starfish Project get to experience freedom, establish independence, and develop careers. 🐗🐗🐗 Love, Virginia

The Maile Studs are sweet, dainty and simple❤️AND the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!

Swipe and read Chenny’s Story of Hope! We are so proud of her. These stories are only possible with your purchases and partnership. Thank you for helping women like Chenny experience freedom at Starfish Project.

Does a sister, mom or friend have a birthday coming up in the next 2-4 weeks??🎈🎉 We are picking one lucky girl each week to help you send them a birthday gift!! Email birthdays@starfishproject.com with her name, birthdate, how you know her, and some jewelry you think she might like. Swipe to read what someone submitted about their sweet momma❤️

At Starfish Project, we restore hope to women exploited in brothels. Our outreach teams go out every week into the red light district. We bring flowers, jewelry, small gifts, chocolates - anything that could serve as a conversation starter and a reminder after we’ve left. Brothel owners are willing to allow us in as long as we don’t disturb regular business. We’ve even had a brothel owner call us and tell us that he believed a girl would die in the brothel if we did not take her. Our outreach teams are very careful. They make casual conversation about family and America and where the women come from. Typically these women are coming from rural parts of the country. They typically left home at 12, 13, 14, 15 to go earn money so their brothers can go to school. They probably thought they were going to work at a legitimate massage parlor or hair salon. Once they arrive at the brothel, they really have no way of leaving. They’re terrified, it’s their first time to have left their small villages, it’s their first time in the big city, they may not be able to read, and they have very little cash. They don’t have to be held under the threat of violence; they have no other option. Our outreach teams form relationships with these women week after week. Because our customers order Starfish Project jewelry, we get to offer them a chance to experience freedom, establish independence, and develop careers at Starfish Project.

The dainty Iris Blue Ring is guaranteed to add a pop of color to your day🤗 Swipe to see it in white too. Are there any other colors you’d like to see the Iris Ring in? We always love suggestions on colors and styles, so comment below and let us know!

Today we mark our hands with red Xs to shine a light on slavery with the @enditmovement. Starfish Project is privileged to provide aftercare for trafficking victims. Because you purchase jewelry, women get to experience freedom, establish independence, and develop careers. #enditmovement❌

The Emmie Earrings are equal to the cost of reaching out to 24 women in the red light district. Every purchase of Starfish Project jewelry means exploited women and girls can begin experiencing freedom.