31 children rescued in Uganda and on their paths to freedom

31 girls ages 14 to 17 have been rescued from sexual exploitation and joined our community care programs in Uganda

A major vulnerability shared by survivors in Uganda is an unstable home. It is not uncommon for a survivor to pass through numerous living situations involving different or absent guardians.

Of the 31 children rescued, only one child lived with both parents, and eight lived with a single parent. The rest were being cared for by relatives or lived on their own.

Our programs after rescue focus on a child’s unique situation to help her stay free. Our caseworkers and counselors might focus on repairing and strengthening strained family relationships. Older survivors are also able to learn vocational skills or do training on the job so they can afford rent with safe roommates.

Rescue Update Archive

Neighbour arrested for abusing 13-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic

A 13-year-old girl was attending a community event when a 25-year-old man from her neighbourhood approached her. Taking advantage of the child being unattended, the man invited the girl to a local store. On the way, he sexually abused her.

An arrest warrant was issued, but the suspected child abuser remained at large.

With our support, the police found the suspect two months later, following an extensive investigation.

Sadly, an abuser is often someone a child trusts, such as a neighbour, but every child deserves to be safe in the community they call home.

The survivor is recovering safely at home with the support of her family.

27 People Rescued from Human Traffickers in Nepal

Border agents stopped the victims before human traffickers could lure them out of the country.

All 27 people, including 15 children, are now survivors—no longer victims of this horrific crime. All have been reunited with their families.

16 Children Rescued from Sexual Exploitation

Nine girls and seven boys are now free after being rescued from sexual exploitation in Kenya.

The kids are starting new lives after enrolling in our post-rescue programming, in which they’ll be equipped with the skills required to stay free.

12-year-old boy rescued

A 12-year-old boy was rescued, and his trafficker was arrested.

Recently, when Juma, a 12-year-old boy, traveled several miles outside his village to sell goods at a local market, a man approached him and convinced him to leave his home for a job in another city.

A false promise of a job is a common tactic traffickers use to lure vulnerable victims into exploitation.

An informant became aware of the situation and alerted the police. Juma was successfully located within days and provided valuable information that led to the arrest of the man he had met in the market.

7 girls rescued in East Africa

In August, reports came in of a group of seven young girls walking on foot toward a major city in East Africa. With our support, a government counter-trafficking officer brought the vulnerable girls to district headquarters, where our team helped conduct interviews. The girls are receiving counseling, food and basic necessities in an emergency shelter while our team helps determine next steps. Investigations are ongoing to identify the traffickers and their network.