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Joseph Mary Vadlamudi

Joseph Mary Vadlamudi is a member of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph. She is of Indian nationality and is interested in promoting human dignity and care. She has completed a bachelor's degree in theology from KU Leuven in Belgium and a licentiate in safeguarding from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. At present she is the safeguarding coordinator for her congregation.

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Sr. Joseph Mary Vadlamudi conducts an awareness session on human trafficking and sexual exploitation for adolescent girls at a shelter home in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. (Courtesy of Joseph Mary Vadlamudi)

My encounter with women and children of resilience and strength

Through my internship with the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph Social Service Society, I have met women and children whose lives are marked by resilience, strength and a quiet courage that I admire deeply.