Sr. Abby Avelino

Abby Avelino, a Maryknoll sister from the Philippines, is the international coordinator of Talitha Kum, the global network of Catholic sisters working to end human trafficking. She began her mission in Japan accompanying migrant women, an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to combating human trafficking. Based in Rome, she leads Talitha Kum’s global initiatives across 100 countries, coordinating efforts to prevent trafficking, empower survivors and strengthen international collaboration to end modern slavery.