HOPE Project for Child Victims of Commercial Exploitation in Southeast Asia
Human trafficking (also known as modern day slavery) around the world is increasing, and it is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. It is estimated that there are at least 27 million slaves in the world today, which is more than any other time in history, with half of them being children. Estimates of women and children trafficked globally for the sex industry and forced labor each year range from 700,000 to 2 million, with Southeast Asia having the highest incidence of human trafficking.
HOPE Project ministers to Southeast Asian children who are at high risk of abuse and commercial exploitation; particularly street children, slum children, and victims of human trafficking. Through this ministry, children are diverted from exploitation and the worst forms of child abuse and labor. HOPE ministries include a daytime drop-in center for street children, slum children, and working children, residential care and education for boys who were brought off the street, residential care and education for girls who are survivors of human trafficking or are at high risk of becoming victims, and additional scholarships to help keep other vulnerable children off the streets and in school.
Human trafficking (also known as modern day slavery) around the world is increasing, and it is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. It is estimated that there are at least 27 million slaves in the world today, which is more than any other time in history, with half of them being children. Estimates of women and children trafficked globally for the sex industry and forced labor each year range from 700,000 to 2 million, with Southeast Asia having the highest incidence of human trafficking.
HOPE Project ministers to Southeast Asian children who are at high risk of abuse and commercial exploitation; particularly street children, slum children, and victims of human trafficking. Through this ministry, children are diverted from exploitation and the worst forms of child abuse and labor. HOPE ministries include a daytime drop-in center for street children, slum children, and working children, residential care and education for boys who were brought off the street, residential care and education for girls who are survivors of human trafficking or are at high risk of becoming victims, and additional scholarships to help keep other vulnerable children off the streets and in school.