“Let it not be said I was silent when they needed me.”
– William Wilberforce
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May 1, 2023 · 3 mins
Operation Border
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 …
Their stories.
A Child Left Behind
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 …
A young girl was discovered living in every parent’s worst nightmare.
Screams. A thrown pot. Uncontrollable cries intermingled with anguish and the anger of the woman next door. The continuous cycle of abuse became too much for a neighboring home to bear. Knowing that a team in the area was worth trusting, they called in a report. A young girl was discovered living in every parent’s …
A young girl was discovered living in every parent’s worst nightmare. Read More »
“My name is ___. I am 33 years old, and I am the mother of two beautiful children.”
Plagued by substance abuse, a 33-year-old Ukrainian mother struggled with trauma, loss, and identity before coming to the House of Hope. “A drug that deceptively comforted me from the loss of a loved one, from the war, and from the difficult life circumstances I faced, began to degrade me as a woman, as a mother, …
“My name is ___. I am 33 years old, and I am the mother of two beautiful children.” Read More »
“I am proud that such girls grow up in Ukraine”
Rita, an eight-year-old girl caught in the midst of the war in Ukraine, shared with our team how she summoned the strength to flee her home and travel to our warehouse. Escaping with her mother and her family, Rita tells us that in a quiet moment, they were suddenly fired upon as they were boarding …
ELLAS AMIGOS SON SUS ENEMIGOS
ELLAS AMIGOS SON SUS ENEMIGOS. Their friends were their enemies. The story behind Operation Cattleya and the rescue of 83 victims from human trafficking inside of the Dominican Republic. Operation Cattleya, an eight-month long investigation of a large human trafficking ring inside of the Dominican Republic, executed the synchronized raid of 14 locations on August …
One of 83 – A Survivor Story
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Genesis 50:20 One of 83. Their story began with false promises and false hope. Friends who betrayed them. Men who raped, abused, and exploited them. But that is NOT …
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