That's why I volunteer in EXIST
"My involvement in EXIST started in connection with an internship for the Disaster and Risk Manager training. Right from the start, it was clear how big a problem human trafficking is, and what extensive work EXIST does to educate and prevent this. The case was far too important to leave, and that is why I volunteer in EXIST.".
"I started at EXIST as an intern, where I became part of a meaningful community almost 5 years ago. I have since been a volunteer in the communications team, where I am partly responsible for LinkedIn. I chose this because being part of something bigger and helping to focus on the prevention and fight against human trafficking creates meaning for me.".
"I decided to volunteer after researching and learning about the rapidly growing global problem of human trafficking. The night café provides a great opportunity to connect with others and talk to them about these issues, which helps generate ideas and a space for advocacy for victims.".
"I volunteer at Night Light Café because I believe that strengthening the bonds between each other is crucial to making our communities safer. Meeting people with open hearts and minds means everything to me, and we really strive to do this together every Wednesday at the night café.".
"I volunteer at the night café because I am very passionate about helping vulnerable women, specifically women subjected to human slavery.".
"I volunteer at Night Light Café because I love people. An important part of my life is meeting people and meeting them with care. The café is a place where we can meet each other in that way, and where we can enjoy ourselves in an open and inclusive space.".
"I volunteered at Night Light Café to help create a welcoming space where women can feel supported on their own terms. Working at the night café and meeting the women has been very meaningful and has given me a new perspective, which I am grateful for.".
"I became a volunteer at Night Light Café because I want to let those I meet in the night café and on the street feel the great value each of them has - precisely as the human being they and we ARE.".
Night Light Café brings people together
Night Light Café was established to meet foreign women in prostitution, and to meet them with dignity and charity. The women who use the night café are mainly from Nigeria. Several of them have lived in Italy or Spain. Some stay in Denmark for a longer period of time, others are here for only a few weeks or months.
In the night café, women can come in and get a break from working on the streets, have a chat and a game and enjoy refreshments. It is our goal to meet the women at eye level with openness and respect for their culture and faith. At the same time, we will support those women who want to find a different path in life. For example, we can offer them to live in a safehouse* and offer them rehabilitation and job opportunities in Nigeria, with the idea that the individual woman can become self-sufficient and reintegrate into family and society in Nigeria.
*A safehouse is a safe home for women who have chosen to leave a life of prostitution behind.
Worthknowing about Night Light Café
The night café is located in the crypt of Elias Church on Vesterbro Torv, Copenhagen and is open on the night between Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. There are 5-6 volunteers on duty: We serve tea, toast and fruit and offer games and workshops in the night café and we hand out tea and condoms when we walk the streets in the area around Istedgade and Hovedbanen.
On our Facebook page Night Light Café you can see when the next introductory meeting will be held.
Night Light Café looks forward to welcoming you!
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How you can join
If you want to help speak up for a group of people who cannot speak up for themselves, then contribute your skills and experiences.
Here are some ways you can contribute. Contact us for a coffee meeting.
Night Light Café
Meet people where they are and build trust with vulnerable women in our Night Light Café.
Project management and coordination
For those of you who have drive and are good at keeping an overview.
Opening hours
Wednesday → Thursday
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m
St. Elias Church, Vesterbro Square
Night Light Café
Night Light Café is a night café for Nigerian women in prostitution. It is located in Eliaskirken on Vesterbro Torv in Copenhagen — a safe space that is open on the night between Wednesday and Thursday.
Open night café 11:30 PM–3:30 AM serving toasts and drinks as well as games, workshops, films and music
Distribution of hot drinks, condoms and Nigerian sweets on Istedgade alongside the café
20–25 volunteers distribute the shifts over the weeks of the year, and 3–4 meetings with professionals are held annually
Contact
Become a volunteer
Would you like to join us in the fight against human trafficking?
Then you can volunteer at EXIST.