Kim thought nothing was wrong. But that was about to change.
This is the story of a brave girl named Kim* who grew up in the Philippines.
Much of her childhood was spent in poverty, and when she thinks of her...
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Survivor of Cybersex Trafficking Celebrates 6th Birthday in Freedom
CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES – A little girl celebrated freedom on her 6th birthday just a few weeks ago. One day prior, she and four other children...
December 21
Slavery
Families Rescued From Slavery At a Rice Mill The Week Before Christmas
We helped local officials with the rescue operation on December 17, and we’re thankful for the way the government took the lead. They provided...
December 18
Sex Trafficking
Bar in Cebu is Shut Down after Employees Convicted for Trafficking
CEBU, PHILIPPINES – A heavy chain today locks the doors of the Red Lips bikini bar in Cebu, Philippines. The bar was permanently shut down last week....
December 15
Slavery
Supreme Court Sends Strong Message in Upholding Slave Owner Conviction
DELHI, INDIA – On December 1, the Indian Supreme Court upheld a conviction against a man who ran his business using slave labour. A decision like...
December 14
Story Behind the Song: Canadian Musician Andy Park Shares What Inspired His Newest Hit
by Andy Park, Singer/Songwriter --
I wrote the song "We Will Defend” as a response to reading chapter 1 of Gary Haugen’s book: The Locust Effect....
December 02
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Freedom Takes Time for Children Rescued from Cybersex Trafficking
CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES – Five children as young as 2 years old were rescued from online sexual exploitation three months ago. Their story of freedom...
November 25
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