Torture exists. San Diego is home to a large number of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants, many of whom had to flee their homelands from unspeakable cruelty. Some were students, professors, or other professionals who excelled in fields such as medicine, government, agriculture and community leadership, yet were targeted for persecution by their governments for what they thought, said, or did. Others were tortured as a way of punishing family members accused of opposition to political activities. Some were members of persecuted religious, ethnic, national, or social groups. Others were in the wrong place at the wrong time, tortured as part of a government’s campaign to terrorize and intimidate populations.

Torture survivors have knowledge and skills to contribute to our community. SURVIVORS helps individuals heal and rebuild their lives. Read more.