Anxhela founded EmpowerFULL to help survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence reclaim their identity, self-esteem, and financial independence.
Operational since 2021, EmpowerFULL offers structured courses designed to support their social and economic reintegration. Anxhela’s past lived experience of displacement shaped her commitment to social justice and economic empowerment, and inspired her to Anxhela dedicate her career to creating pathways for others to build secure, independent futures.
As a Delegate Speaker at the Summit in Belfast, Anxhela grew as a leader. She found the sessions insightful, broadening her outlook and impact. She is more strategic now with a stronger voice in advocacy, better at building relationships, and exchanging ideas and resources.
EmpowerFULL focuses on personal development, professional skills, and financial assistance to help survivors of human trafficking find sustainable employment. The course is broken into three phases. The first focuses on personal development and soft skill training spanning 10 sessions over two months. Modules work on self-confidence, communication, and career planning. EmpowerFULL then helps participants buy work-related items, such as laptops, sewing machines, and clothing. The final phase supports participants with their career development, assisting participants in securing dignified, stable jobs with development opportunities.
EmpowerFULL promotes systemic change by collaborating with shelters and NGOs. So far, seven shelters have run and hosted courses using the EmpowerFULL model and the course has been delivered eight times, once in Greece and seven times in Albania. The most recent course was run for an all-male cohort. With 10 participants per course, EmpoweFULL has directly impacted 80 human trafficking survivors.
