A mother of 10 dreamed of a world in which her family and her people would be free. She poured her convictions into poems that sparked a flame inside Afghanistan. Targeted as an activist and a Christian, the Taliban demanded her life – putting a notice of death on her entire family. A mother. A …
My name is ___. Once serving the displaced impacted by the war, I am now defending our country. Once holding my family and my friends, my brothers and my sisters, I am now fighting for them on the frontlines. During the months I have been here I have been reminded of Psalm 90. Lord, you …
The story of a soldier on the frontlines in Ukraine. Read More »
In a world where gang violence and organized crime continue to plague communities, the story of thirteen-year-old Rachel* stands as a chilling reminder of the horrors faced by innocent individuals. Despite her young age, Rachel has experienced unimaginable trauma and exploitation at the hands of notorious gangs. Rachel, the daughter of a police officer, found …
A thirteen-year-old rescued from sex trafficking before being exploited inside a prison. Read More »
Meatpacking is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations, even in America. Rigorous work relying on consistent vigilance, this occupation requires factory workers to operate as a continuously moving machine, dissecting animals and packaging them inside a factory full of lethal materials. For Lexi*, a 16-year-old girl trapped inside a factory known for …
Four girls rescued from one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Read More »
14-year-old Mary* lost her freedom and identity all in one day. After being abducted by a Muslim man, Mary was taken to a Muslim Cleric who coerced her into signing a Qabool-e-Islam certificate, a document that cemented her conversion to Islam and handed her kidnapper even more control over her life and freedom. With her …
Kidnapped, sexually abused, and forced to covert to Islam Read More »
Skilled in the art of manipulation, these traffickers use various means to gain the trust of potential victims. In this case, the girl was deceived by a female “friend” who carefully cultivated a relationship, promising solutions to her problems through job opportunities abroad. Traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of their victims, often using their hopes and …
For decades religious and ethical tensions have lingered between Christian and Hindu tribal groups in Manipur, India. In early May, a response to protests turned violent, and an eruption of rioting, mob brutality, and arson broke out. Since then, 100+ Men, women, and children have been killed, 35,000+ Christians are now displaced, 350+ Churches have …
At the age of 24, ___ became pregnant with a daughter. Beginning a family was a dream and after her daughter was born, she experienced a joy she had never known. Despite this new-found happiness, ___ was trapped in an addiction that would impact her life in more ways than she could imagine. Drugs continued …
“My name is ____, I am 38 years old, and I suffered from substance abuse for 14 years.” Read More »
In the early hours of the morning, a human trafficking rescue operation brought hope to 24 victims from Haiti. Living in horrific conditions, these men, women, and children were awaiting transportation to their next destination. They would likely face exploitation after being smuggled across the border into the Dominican Republic. With intense enmity between the …
Twelve years old. Left in a war-torn country where she had no one to run to. Her family had been in great danger due to their beliefs and had somehow managed to escape. Extracted by a government agency, they were relocated across an ocean to Canada. Amidst the chaos and panic, this young girl was …
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