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48 girls rescued in Uganda

The survivors, ages 14 to 17, have all joined our community care program.

As they begin their time in our program, survivors will receive a health check. They will also receive a welcome gift: three dresses of their choice. Some girls only have clothing associated with their former life of exploitation, so donning a new outfit carries a special meaning.

Next steps for the survivors will include attending Empower trauma rehabilitation classes and receiving individual counseling. We are so excited to watch these children take their first steps into their bright new futures.

9 children rescued in Southeast Asia

Rescue efforts in three countries in Southeast Asia rescued nine children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

In Cambodia, a 16-year-old girl was rescued from the sex industry and joined our community care program.

Two young boys and a 15-year-old girl were rescued in Thailand in operations alongside law enforcement.

Five girls, ages 12 to 17, were rescued from the sex industry in another country in Southeast Asia.

18 rescued in Nepal

18 girls and young women were rescued at the Nepal border.

All of them were being lured out of the country with promises of marriage or a job and had been instructed to lie if questioned at the border. Our agents interviewed each one as she attempted to leave the country and their relentless pursuit of the truth rescued the girls and women, ages 16 to 33, from human trafficking.

Because of the great shame and stigma associated with being a trafficking victim, none of the survivors pressed charges against their trafficker.

Three girls rescued in Uganda

All three, ages 15 and 17, have joined our community care program in Uganda.

The girls will begin their time in our program by receiving a medical checkup. While in our community care program, the survivors will live in their familiar home environment and attend classes and counseling multiple times per week with our caring staff.

Four girls rescued in Cambodia

Four girls have accepted our offer of freedom and have joined our community care program in Cambodia.

Two of the girls, ages 17 and 18, are sisters. All of the survivors will receive a welcome pack containing food staples and will begin their time with us by attending trauma rehabilitation sessions.

Caseworkers will work with survivors and their families to establish a freedom plan customized to each girl’s specific needs, allowing them to either return to school or begin training for safe employment options.