WHY WE DO THIS
Every survivor has a story.
Some stories are spoken aloud. Others remain locked away behind fear, shame, or the belief that no one will listen. For those who become pregnant as the result of rape, the trauma does not end when the assault is over. For many, it is only the beginning.
Across the United States, access to abortion varies dramatically from state to state. In some places, survivors of rape have little or no legal access to abortion services, regardless of the circumstances of their pregnancy. Many are left feeling trapped by laws they never expected would apply to them.
Our foundation exists for one simple reason:
No survivor should have to face that reality alone.
We believe that every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the ability to make deeply personal medical decisions without being abandoned because of where they live. While laws differ across state lines, our commitment to helping survivors does not.
Our mission is to provide practical assistance to individuals who have become pregnant as a result of rape and who cannot obtain abortion care in their home state. That support may include helping them understand their options, connecting them with trusted resources, assisting with travel logistics, and easing financial burdens that often stand in the way of accessing legal medical care elsewhere.
This work is not about politics.
It is about people.
It is about the college student whose future changed in a single night. The mother struggling to care for the children she already has. The military spouse. The nurse. The teacher. The teenager. The woman whose assault was committed by a stranger, and the one whose attacker was someone she trusted.
Survivors come from every community, every profession, every race, every religion, and every background. Trauma does not discriminate, and neither do we.
We recognize that every survivor's path is different. Some choose to continue a pregnancy. Others choose adoption. Others seek abortion care. Our role is not to make that decision for anyone. Our role is to help ensure that when someone has made a legal, informed decision for themselves, financial hardship or state boundaries are not the reason they cannot access that care.
Healing begins when people know they are not alone.
Every donation, every volunteer, every partnership, and every act of support helps someone during one of the most difficult moments of their life. It reminds survivors that there are people who believe them, care about them, and are willing to stand beside them.
Hope is powerful.
Compassion is powerful.
Action is powerful.
That is why we do this.
Because no one should have to carry the weight of violence alone.
Because every survivor deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Because when someone reaches out for help, there should always be someone willing to answer.
When Exceptions Exist, Access Can Still Be Out of Reach
Many people assume that if a state allows abortions in cases of rape, survivors automatically have access to that care. In reality, the process is often far more complicated.
In several states with rape exceptions, survivors must meet specific legal or administrative requirements before they can qualify for an abortion under the law. These requirements may include filing a police report, obtaining documentation from law enforcement, or otherwise demonstrating that the pregnancy resulted from rape. The exact requirements vary by state.
These requirements can create significant barriers because research has consistently shown that most rapes are never reported to law enforcement. Some studies have estimated that as many as 84% of rapes go unreported, while more recent national surveys continue to find that a majority of sexual assaults are not reported. Survivors may choose not to report for many reasons, including fear of retaliation, trauma, concerns about not being believed, privacy, or the fact that the perpetrator is someone they know.
For survivors who are unable or unwilling to file a police report, a rape exception written into law may provide little practical access to abortion care. As a result, some are forced to travel to another state where they can legally receive the medical care they have chosen.
Understanding these barriers is essential. Laws that include exceptions may still leave many survivors without realistic access to care, highlighting the gap that can exist between legal language and real-world availability.
National studies: Some found even higher levels of non-reporting:
81% unreported in the National Violence Against Women Survey.
84% unreported in the National Women's Study.