The Global Center on Human Trafficking
KARMO – NEPAL/UNITED STATES
In 2003, Karmo came to the US, seizing the chance to work in the US on a G5 domestic worker visa which provided a huge opportunity to improve her family’s living conditions. However, once she came to the US, Karmo worked under terrible conditions. She was forced to work from early morning until late at night, isolated and prohibited from talking to other people. Karmo’s passport had been confscated by her employer and she was told she could be picked up by the police if she complained. After her rescue, Karmo experienced anger, frustration and hopelessness as she recovered from her trafficking situation. Karmo states, “The sweat of my labor was in vain, it is gone like flowing water. I am getting old but I don’t have any money saved to live the rest of my life and my whole body is in pain.” (Source)