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August 1, 2019Uncategorized by Katie

A Reflection for Freedom Sunday: 2 Chronicles 20

We are becoming more and more aware of the global misery of human trafficking. But awareness is only the beginning. In my Facebook news feed, I see more “likes” for tragic stories about human trafficking but little engagement on strategic action to counter it. But both are needed. Knowing without acting is like faith without works—it’s incomplete. 2 Chronicles 20 […]

July 31, 2019Uncategorized by admin

What Small Thing Can You Give?

The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” (II Kings 4:1) Scripture is described as a “living word”. Though it was written many years ago, it still […]

November 5, 2018Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking abuse, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual assault by Katie

Is There a Link Between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking?

Does domestic violence intersect with human trafficking? Absolutely. According to the 2009 Department of State Trafficking in Person Report, almost 70% of adult female survivors of human trafficking experienced domestic violence before they were trafficked. People who are experiencing intimate partner violence may decide to escape the abuse by leaving their home and community – but their choice for survival […]

June 29, 2018Haiti, Human Trafficking by admin

Why is Child Slavery Acceptable in Haiti?

Haiti knows brokenness. There are few jobs. There is not enough food as it is, but the anticipated population explosion within the next 20 years will worsen this problem. It is often considered the world’s poorest country with about three-quarters of its population living on less than $2 USD per day. Deforestation has eliminated 98% of Haiti’s forests, magnifying the effects of natural […]

June 29, 2018Activism, Labor Trafficking, Law by admin

Whose Job is it to Address Labor Trafficking?

Lola was 18 years old when she was “gifted” as a domestic helper to a Filipino family immigrating to the United States. Her story headlined the June 2017 edition of The Atlantic, told from the perspective of one of the sons who was about 11 of 12 years old when he made a disillusioning discovery: that Lola was, in fact, their […]

January 30, 2018Prostitution by admin

What is Set Free’s Stance on Prostitution?

As a modern abolitionist, you’ve probably had some challenging and even uncomfortable conversations with people in your church, community, or family. Modern slavery isn’t an easy topic to discuss, especially with people of differing theological and political perspectives. Especially if you represent Set Free, we ask that you are sensitive, respectful and open as you speak with others about […]

December 8, 2017Human Trafficking, Uncategorized, United States by admin3 Comments

The Power of Walking Alongside

A guest post written by Ginger Coakley, CEO of Eden’s Glory. “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place. It is not to bring men and women over to our side, […]

November 28, 2017Human Trafficking by admin

How Does Church Planting Help Fight Human Trafficking?

Photo: Kevin Austin We recently met up with Chance and Dee Dee Galloway, our partners in Bulgaria, to hear more about their holistic ministry. Below is an excerpt from our discussion with them about the link between church planting and intervening in human trafficking. Dee Dee: I was recently at the Freedom Forum in Budapest, in a session […]

July 27, 2017Human Trafficking, Uncategorized, United States by admin

Building Community Might Not Look the Way You Think

Think of that word for a second – “community”. What immediately comes to mind? A group of people with a common interest? Maybe people who come together simply to enjoy each other’s presence? Now think specifically about your community. Maybe it’s your church. Your co-workers. An athletic team. A group of friends. What does that group look like? Is it comprised […]

June 29, 2017Human Trafficking, Resources by admin

Urban Shalom: Restoring Hope + Justice

A Cambodian child sold to a Japanese couple in Phnom Penh to be a domestic helper. A Thai woman recalling her childhood of being exploited by man after man, all facilitated by her father. A group of immigrants being forced to pay off their debt to their broker by working in a restaurant in San Francisco for no pay. In our […]

A Reflection for Freedom Sunday: 2 Chronicles 20

What Small Thing Can You Give?

Is There a Link Between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking?

Why is Child Slavery Acceptable in Haiti?

Whose Job is it to Address Labor Trafficking?

What is Set Free’s Stance on Prostitution?

The Power of Walking Alongside

How Does Church Planting Help Fight Human Trafficking?

Building Community Might Not Look the Way You Think

Urban Shalom: Restoring Hope + Justice

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