Our Story

Arella was born out of a deep commitment to make a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual assault. In the face of overwhelming statistics and heartbreaking stories of survivors feeling abandoned, it became clear that traditional support systems were often fragmented and siloed, leaving survivors with inadequate resources and a lack of meaningful connection. Recognizing the need for a new approach—one created to break down those barriers and foster a collaborative community focused on empowerment, positive change, and real, lasting impact—Arella was created to fill that void.

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What Makes Us Unique: With so much data and numerous organizations tackling these issues, what distinguishes Arella in making a significant impact and driving systemic change? The answer lies in our unique approach to turning survivors' pain into advocacy through a powerful community. While survivors' stories often become statistics with no further action, Arella aims to transform data from mere numbers into compelling human experiences, shedding light on the aftermath and empowering survivors to advocate for legal reforms and a safer society.

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Systemic change happens not only within Arella but also through friends and family who may not have personally experienced sexual assault but recognize the injustice and are motivated to contribute. By building a powerful community and using survivors' stories to unite on policies collectively, we create a community ready to act. This influence extends to securing the support of local leaders to advance our vision of changing laws, enacting policies that support survivors, and imposing harsher punishments for offenders - and it ignites with one connection.