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...

Slavery
Eyes Wide Open
But slavery comes in other forms too, with other kinds of violence. On Thursday, we gathered at IJM’s Delhi office and were introduced first-hand to...
September 14

This Is Personal
It is Monday, May 19.
I am walking through Kalighat, one of the oldest red light districts in Kolkata. I am with a group of IJM staff members and...
September 11

Facing Violence Against the Poor
First you should know that I’m no stranger to international charities. I spent 5 years at World Vision Canada and almost 10 years at The Leprosy...
September 09

Following the Feet of Those Leading Us
As a runner, I like to get off concrete or asphalt as often as possible and head out on a trail. A trail can be anything from a wide, groomed,...
September 04

Sex Trafficking
IJM Trains 5000th Official in Mumbai
MUMBAI, INDIA – It was just after midnight when the rescue was complete. IJM had assisted with an anti-trafficking operation in Kamathipura, Mumbai’s...
September 02

Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Filipino Children as Young as 2 Rescued from Cybersex Trafficking
CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES – A bulky desktop computer sits unplugged on the table in a police station. It looks harmless. But it’s not. It was once used...
August 21
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