Despite the many obstacles 2020 has presented, we have many achievements to celebrate because of you. As this year com...

Despite the many obstacles 2020 has presented, we have many achievements to celebrate because of you. As this year com...

Despite the many obstacles 2020 has presented, we have many achievements to celebrate because of you. As this year comes to an end, we want to thank you for supporting our work to end human trafficking and child exploitation.

Despite the many obstacles 2020 has presented, we have many achievements to celebrate because of you. As this year com... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdvbU5BCeG

In late October, law enforcement in Latin America asked the O.U.R. Ops Team to help them advance a case they had been st...

In late October, law enforcement in Latin America asked the O.U.R. Ops Team to help them advance a case they had been st...

In late October, law enforcement in Latin America asked the O.U.R. Ops Team to help them advance a case they had been stuck on. The authorities had received a report from a minor who was being raped and potentially trafficked by a man who lived near the national capital, but they could not get close without the suspect becoming suspicious. O.U.R. Operators were asked to confirm details about the suspect so that a warrant could be obtained. The operators were able to find out the requested information and share it with police, who within a week got the judicial orders in place to raid the suspect’s apartment. They found a lot of incriminating evidence, and the suspect was arrested. They are now furthering the investigation to determine whether the suspect was exploiting additional minors. The survivor who made the original report is being attended to by the host government's child protective services equivalent.

In late October, law enforcement in Latin America asked the O.U.R. Ops Team to help them advance a case they had been st... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZPLH1gBmo

When “Mina” was 18, she finished her schooling in South Asia and was looking forward to the opportunity to study further...

When “Mina” was 18, she finished her schooling in South Asia and was looking forward to the opportunity to study further...

When “Mina” was 18, she finished her schooling in South Asia and was looking forward to the opportunity to study further. She came from a very poor family, so she was not sure what would be possible. One day, an extended family member offered “Mina” and her two younger sisters to come live in a neighboring city with more opportunity. The sisters were excited to go. ⁠ ⁠ This extended family member ran a hotel in the city. Soon after arriving, the three sisters were forced into sexual slavery. They were forced to sell themselves 10-20 times a day. ⁠ ⁠ Our partner’s undercover team received a tip about these girls and went to investigate. In conjunction with local law enforcement, one perpetrator was arrested and another is under investigation. They also rescued these girls from the hotel. Mina and her sisters are now receiving aftercare services including counseling, food, and medical support, funded and supported by O.U.R. at one of our partner aftercare homes.

When “Mina” was 18, she finished her schooling in South Asia and was looking forward to the opportunity to study further... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWqYV9HiKs

Happy Holidays from the O.U.R. Team! Thank you for continually providing HOPE for survivors around the world.

Happy Holidays from the O.U.R. Team! Thank you for continually providing HOPE for survivors around the world.

Happy Holidays from the O.U.R. Team! Thank you for continually providing HOPE for survivors around the world.

Happy Holidays from the O.U.R. Team! Thank you for continually providing HOPE for survivors around the world. was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJOSyMLL-FV

Last Friday, two survivors flew home to West Africa. These two women had pursued an employment opportunity in the Medite...

Last Friday, two survivors flew home to West Africa. These two women had pursued an employment opportunity in the Medite...

Last Friday, two survivors flew home to West Africa. These two women had pursued an employment opportunity in the Mediterranean, but upon arrival, the employers turned on them and took their passports. These women, sadly, were abused and trafficked during the following weeks. ⁠ ⁠ These women escaped their situations, but because the traffickers had stolen their passports, they were put in prison for having no documents. As they spent weeks in prison leading up to the holidays, they were heartbroken they would not see their children for the holidays. ⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. Aftercare helps many women in this prison navigate the necessary processes and paperwork to be released. Fortunately, these women were successfully released at an earlier date than first expected. ⁠ ⁠ When one of the women first found out she was going to be able to make it home for the holidays, she said, “The song of freedom is the only gift I need.” ⁠ ⁠ She couldn’t wait to spend the holidays with her children singing songs of praise and joy. ⁠ ⁠ This story is an example of your donations in action. Thank you for helping reunite families and supporting survivors’ journeys across the world.

Last Friday, two survivors flew home to West Africa. These two women had pursued an employment opportunity in the Medite... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJM5eDOrO2w

O.U.R. has partnered with Mission823 to serve children and youth in Ukraine who are at risk for being trafficked. Missio...

O.U.R. has partnered with Mission823 to serve children and youth in Ukraine who are at risk for being trafficked. Missio...

O.U.R. has partnered with Mission823 to serve children and youth in Ukraine who are at risk for being trafficked. Mission823 builds and operates homes for abandoned or rescued children in Ukraine to have a safe space to live, and receive education and psychological care. They also provide humanitarian relief to at-risk families and children in the community. ⁠ ⁠ They estimate that 15,000 children will age out of the orphanage system each year, and without support and opportunities, they can become targets of human trafficking. ⁠ ⁠ With O.U.R.’s support in October and November, Mission823 provided COVID-related humanitarian relief to 115 children. This included providing family support and distributing food to 53 impoverished families. ⁠ ⁠ In addition, O.U.R. was able to support 9 at-risk youth in one of the family homes. These 9 children love to serve with the Mission823 team at safe community outreach events. ⁠ ⁠ Prevention work is vital in the fight to end child trafficking and exploitation. We are grateful to support and empower organizations internationally who are best positioned to protect the children in their country.

O.U.R. has partnered with Mission823 to serve children and youth in Ukraine who are at risk for being trafficked. Missio... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKO2XkDHbQ

Last month, the O.U.R. Ops Team assisted law enforcement in the Caribbean region on a large operation. Several survivors...

Last month, the O.U.R. Ops Team assisted law enforcement in the Caribbean region on a large operation. Several survivors...

Last month, the O.U.R. Ops Team assisted law enforcement in the Caribbean region on a large operation. Several survivors were freed and almost a dozen traffickers were arrested. ⁠ ⁠ We believe that collaboration allows for growth in the fight to end human trafficking and exploitation. We are grateful for the law enforcement teams we work with around the world!

Last month, the O.U.R. Ops Team assisted law enforcement in the Caribbean region on a large operation. Several survivors... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHinBKHIT8

49-year-old Ronald Williams distributed and received illegal child sexual abuse material by posing as a single mother on...

49-year-old Ronald Williams distributed and received illegal child sexual abuse material by posing as a single mother on...

49-year-old Ronald Williams distributed and received illegal child sexual abuse material by posing as a single mother on anonymous chat apps and the dark web. ⁠ ⁠ K9 ASCII, an O.U.R.-sponsored electronic detection dog in Colorado, assisted law enforcement on a search warrant during the investigation of Williams. Police found over 8,000 child exploitation images and videos on the suspect's devices. Williams was arrested on six counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a Class 3 Felony. ⁠ ⁠ We are grateful for K9s like ASCII that work alongside law enforcement to find vital evidence that could help lead to the successful conviction of child sex predators. See link in bio to read the full article. ⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. supplies ESD K9s to qualified law enforcement agencies. If you are a law enforcement officer and are looking for an ESD K9, please message us your contact information.

49-year-old Ronald Williams distributed and received illegal child sexual abuse material by posing as a single mother on... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFHkwijRL6

As a desperate, loving mother, concerned for the well-being of her children, “Jamila” temporarily left West Africa to fi...

As a desperate, loving mother, concerned for the well-being of her children, “Jamila” temporarily left West Africa to fi...

As a desperate, loving mother, concerned for the well-being of her children, “Jamila” temporarily left West Africa to find better work in the Mediterranean. After working for a while in a safe place, Jamila was transferred to another place of work, where she was sadly, abused and trafficked. All she could think about was her children and if she would ever see them again. Jamila courageously escaped her traffickers, but had to live on the streets because she had no money and flights were shut down to her home country due to the pandemic. ⁠ ⁠ During all of this time, the children also wondered if they would ever see their mother again, and eventually believed she was probably dead. Their hearts were shattered, and they missed their mom. ⁠ ⁠ O.U.R aftercare partners found Jamila living on the streets. Working with her, our team was miraculously able to locate her children in West Africa. We were thrilled to inform her that the children, although very poor, were safe with family and attending school. We were also able to inform the children that their mom is alive and cannot wait to hug them again. ⁠ ⁠ As soon as it is possible, there will soon be the most beautiful reunion as O.U.R. Aftercare works to bring Jamila back home to her children.

As a desperate, loving mother, concerned for the well-being of her children, “Jamila” temporarily left West Africa to fi... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CI9Lfc3n1z4

In a recent operation in Southeast Asia, the O.U.R. Ops Team supported law enforcement in rescuing Amanda, a 16 year old...

In a recent operation in Southeast Asia, the O.U.R. Ops Team supported law enforcement in rescuing Amanda, a 16 year old...

In a recent operation in Southeast Asia, the O.U.R. Ops Team supported law enforcement in rescuing Amanda, a 16 year old girl.⁠ ⁠ She was employed at a local karaoke bar, but she was forced to be sexually exploited by customers in local hotels. One night when she was dropped off at a local hotel, O.U.R. was able to help identify her and help her out of her situation. ⁠ ⁠ Amanda is now receiving survivor care and is beginning her healing process. Her story is one of thousands, and we are so grateful for your support and for bringing freedom to survivors across the world.

In a recent operation in Southeast Asia, the O.U.R. Ops Team supported law enforcement in rescuing Amanda, a 16 year old... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6f0QwnDiU

K9 Banner, an electronic detection dog sponsored by O.U.R., assisted law enforcement on a search warrant in November in ...

K9 Banner, an electronic detection dog sponsored by O.U.R., assisted law enforcement on a search warrant in November in ...

K9 Banner, an electronic detection dog sponsored by O.U.R., assisted law enforcement on a search warrant in November in Alabama. They found numerous files and images containing sexual abuse of children on 68-year-old Peter Michael Hassler’s computer. ⁠ ⁠ Law enforcement's investigation with K9 Banner led to Hassler's arrest. He was charged with five counts of possessing of child sexual abuse material.⁠ ⁠ O.U.R.'s Electronic Detection K9 Program is one way that we support and empower U.S. law enforcement agencies. See link in profile for the news story.

K9 Banner, an electronic detection dog sponsored by O.U.R., assisted law enforcement on a search warrant in November in ... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3-jIznZlT

Today we have a special update on 13-year-old Andrew, who was only six years old when he was kidnapped for the purpose o...

Today we have a special update on 13-year-old Andrew, who was only six years old when he was kidnapped for the purpose o...

Today we have a special update on 13-year-old Andrew, who was only six years old when he was kidnapped for the purpose of being trafficked in East Africa. He was badly injured by his trafficker, and was saved just before he died, but he was told he would never walk again due to the extent of the injury. O.U.R. Aftercare has followed Andrew’s healing journey with the incredible doctors and nurses who gave him his best chance to walk again.⁠ ⁠ Andrew’s initial surgery in the U.S. happened in February of this year and was very successful. Since then, he has celebrated his birthday, made new friends, played outside, and is excelling in school! ⁠ ⁠ Recently, he had the opportunity to take horse riding lessons, which were graciously donated and arranged by @MetropolitanEquestrianTeam. O.U.R. collaborates with NGOs all around the nation to help serve children in the best way possible. We are excited to share more in the future about our partnership with MET and how we have been collaborating to develop an equine therapy program for survivors. ⁠ ⁠ While learning to ride the horse, Andrew’s infectious smile brightened the room around him. We are so inspired by his strength and hope for the future!⁠ ⁠ See link in profile too see the full video.

Today we have a special update on 13-year-old Andrew, who was only six years old when he was kidnapped for the purpose o... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1MDvLnF3-

“Alisha”, pictured above, is a survivor in South Asia who is embracing a beautiful sunset. She has spent a lot of time i...

“Alisha”, pictured above, is a survivor in South Asia who is embracing a beautiful sunset. She has spent a lot of time i...

“Alisha”, pictured above, is a survivor in South Asia who is embracing a beautiful sunset. She has spent a lot of time inside her aftercare home due to the pandemic, and has come to appreciate the rejuvenation that she feels from being outside. She said, “I become refreshed, nature heals me and supports me to forget about the past and motivates me to look forward in life." Alisha is receiving survivor care from one of O.U.R.’s partnering aftercare homes in South Asia. Leave a message of hope for her below!

“Alisha”, pictured above, is a survivor in South Asia who is embracing a beautiful sunset. She has spent a lot of time i... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy7zKig91U

We are so grateful to all the NFL athletes that are repping O.U.R. on the field for #MyCauseMyCleats!

We are so grateful to all the NFL athletes that are repping O.U.R. on the field for #MyCauseMyCleats!

We are so grateful to all the NFL athletes that are repping O.U.R. on the field for #MyCauseMyCleats!

We are so grateful to all the NFL athletes that are repping O.U.R. on the field for #MyCauseMyCleats! was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIq_uLeFyRD

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we have an opportunity to remember the importance of human rights as we work to recover from t...

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we have an opportunity to remember the importance of human rights as we work to recover from t...

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we have an opportunity to remember the importance of human rights as we work to recover from the effects of COVID-19 as a global community. ⁠ ⁠ Even through the pandemic, children have continued to be trafficked and exploited. Their fundamental human rights are violated by the predators and traffickers who seek to harm them. ⁠ ⁠ Earlier this year in Southeast Asia, O.U.R. Operators worked with law enforcement to go undercover and investigate a brothel suspected of selling children for sex. Their suspicions were verified when the house madam was eager to provide small children to our operators.⁠ ⁠ This story is punctuated by the irony that the madam, believing our operators to be paying customers, provided them with face masks and hand sanitizer before giving them access to the unprotected children. These children are left vulnerable to atrocities that are arguably far more devastating than any virus could inflict.⁠ ⁠ The O.U.R. Operators, along with law enforcement, were able to successfully free the children from the horrors of exploitation. They are now receiving proper aftercare. ⁠ ⁠ Children are not for sale.

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we have an opportunity to remember the importance of human rights as we work to recover from t... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIosAwtgIqW

K9 ASCII, sponsored by O.U.R., recently finished her training with Jordan Detection K9 and has been placed with her law ...

K9 ASCII, sponsored by O.U.R., recently finished her training with Jordan Detection K9 and has been placed with her law ...

K9 ASCII, sponsored by O.U.R., recently finished her training with Jordan Detection K9 and has been placed with her law enforcement handler Matt Beers in Colorado. We are excited to share more about her!⁠ ⁠ ASCII is the abbreviation for AMERICAN STANDARD CODE for INFORMATION INTERCHANGE. Since K9 ASCII is trained to detect electronics, her handler thought it was a fitting name for her to have.⁠ ⁠ Since getting started last month, K9 ASCII has already been on several search warrants. After completing a recent search warrant, Matt Beers shared with us, “We found several devices. I ran her through two bedrooms and she found 3 external hard drives and 1 computer that we would have missed. In the other bedroom she indicated on a box full of clothes in the closet. I was certain it was just clothes from it being briefly searched already, but I was wrong. There ended up being another laptop and external drive in the box. It was a great day for us!”⁠ ⁠ Our trained K9s like ASCII are specially taught to sniff out hidden electronic devices during search warrants. These devices are routinely hidden by child predators in an attempt to hide sexually abusive and exploitative images of children from significant others and law enforcement. We feel so lucky to have ASCII and all of our other K9s to sniff out evidence to help prosecute child predators and move towards ending child exploitation! See link in profile for news story. (photo credit timescall.com)

K9 ASCII, sponsored by O.U.R., recently finished her training with Jordan Detection K9 and has been placed with her law ... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIl5gCGpA2r

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 5/5⁠ ⁠ The offender loved to eat Burger King and would often talk about eating at a part...

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 5/5⁠ ⁠ The offender loved to eat Burger King and would often talk about eating at a part...

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 5/5⁠ ⁠ The offender loved to eat Burger King and would often talk about eating at a particular Burger King located in a local mall. For our final art lesson, I requested that we meet at that exact Burger King so I could buy him lunch. He was so excited. Just as we began our lesson, multiple plain-clothes officers entered from directly behind the offender and took him into custody, prior to him getting to enjoy his delicious Burger King flame-broiled Whopper. I doubt they’ll be serving Whoppers in prison anytime soon. Oh well….so close. Cheers. ⁠ ⁠ Please accept my deepest gratitude for the support the Southeast Asia team receives from everyone at O.U.R., the donors, board members, everyone. I’m left speechless regularly at the things that are being accomplished and the lives that are being affected and it’s all because of the support provided by all of you. Thank you. ⁠ ⁠ Respectfully, ⁠ An O.U.R. Operator ⁠ ⁠ (See link in profile or the "SIMON" highlight to read the full story.) ⁠

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 5/5⁠ ⁠ The offender loved to eat Burger King and would often talk about eating at a part... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjKfrBn770

4 survivors flew safely home! These amazing women couldn’t wait to see their families again and be home for the holidays...

4 survivors flew safely home! These amazing women couldn’t wait to see their families again and be home for the holidays...

4 survivors flew safely home! These amazing women couldn’t wait to see their families again and be home for the holidays. They told us that they were dancing with joy as they got off the plane! ⁠ ⁠ These women were trafficked out of West Africa by false employment agencies, who took their passports and exploited them repeatedly upon arrival to the Middle East. After bravely escaping, they were put in prison because their traffickers had taken their passports, so they had no official documents with them. ⁠ ⁠ Thanks to our supporters, we were able to support these women in their journeys home. The O.U.R. Aftercare Team helped negotiate their release from prison and paid for their required COVID tests so they could prepare to fly home and see their families. We are very grateful for aftercare collaboration. We have been able to start a new program in West Africa with in-country experts to provide holistic aftercare services for survivors. ⁠ ⁠ These brave women have had a difficult journey. They were completely deceived, having no idea that exploitation and abuse awaited them when they landed in the Middle East. ⁠ ⁠ These survivors are warriors. We are so grateful to know them and be a part of their journey. They are incredibly strong and we are inspired by their hope and light.

4 survivors flew safely home! These amazing women couldn’t wait to see their families again and be home for the holidays... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgs9dGHeza

"When I think of fruit, I think of cleanliness. That is what I am striving to have one day. When I am one day clean, I w...

"When I think of fruit, I think of cleanliness. That is what I am striving to have one day. When I am one day clean, I w...

"When I think of fruit, I think of cleanliness. That is what I am striving to have one day. When I am one day clean, I will have my kids back, and I will be free and will be able to move forward from the abuse I endured." ⁠ ⁠ "Anna" was very young when she was first trafficked and exploited in Central America. In time, she came across dangerous relationships and was introduced to drugs. She is continuing to progress on her healing journey, and O.U.R. Aftercare will always stand by her side. ⁠ ⁠ Anna's painting of an apple (featured above) is one of the pieces of artwork featured in our "Not For Sale" book, available only until TONIGHT at 11:59pm PT! Visit ourrescue.org/notforsale to donate $39 and receive your book. ⁠ ⁠ We are so grateful for the outpouring of support we have seen during this #GIVINGWEEK. Your contributions will make a difference for survivors like Anna here in the U.S. and around the world.

"When I think of fruit, I think of cleanliness. That is what I am striving to have one day. When I am one day clean, I w... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbOYHYnHd8

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 4/5⁠ ⁠ "Simon" is safe. He has been receiving aftercare support from O.U.R. and the loca...

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 4/5⁠ ⁠ "Simon" is safe. He has been receiving aftercare support from O.U.R. and the loca...

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 4/5⁠ ⁠ "Simon" is safe. He has been receiving aftercare support from O.U.R. and the local government. He’s no longer involved in acting or modeling. The O.U.R. Aftercare team keeps in close contact with Simon and his family to remind them that just because an investigation ends, O.U.R.’s support does not. ⁠ ⁠ The aftershocks of Simon’s case are ongoing. There have been multiple arrests related to the sexual abuse of the other children identified in Simon’s investigation. In total, over 50 young boys have been identified from the hundreds of thousands of photos and videos of child sexual abuse material which were seized after arrests and search warrants were executed to rescue Simon. ⁠ ⁠ I almost never write a “story from the field”. I prefer to do my work, write my reports, and support law enforcement and move on from one case to the next case. But in this instance, I want everyone involved with O.U.R. to know how proud I am to be a part of the Southeast Asia team and support law enforcement here. Lives are being changed here. Just due to the support provided to law enforcement in Simon’s case, lives have already been changed across the world. ⁠ - O.U.R. Operator⁠ ⁠ See the "SIMON" highlight to read parts 1-4.

THE BOY IN THE GREEN SHIRT PART 4/5⁠ ⁠ "Simon" is safe. He has been receiving aftercare support from O.U.R. and the loca... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIY3SSdn089

#BREAKINGNEWS: The O.U.R. Ops Team successfully worked with law enforcement in Central America to conduct a large operat...

#BREAKINGNEWS: The O.U.R. Ops Team successfully worked with law enforcement in Central America to conduct a large operat...

#BREAKINGNEWS: The O.U.R. Ops Team successfully worked with law enforcement in Central America to conduct a large operation in November, in which almost 30 survivors of human trafficking were liberated and over 10 suspected traffickers arrested. ⁠ ⁠ The chief of police in this country thanked O.U.R. for its assistance and said, "In just a few days, your operators helped us gather more intelligence and leads than we could have obtained in an entire year." ⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. Aftercare was on scene throughout the rescue and afterwards, helped some of the survivors return home, and has connected others to survivor care and vocational training services. This operation could not have been possible without your support, and we have yet another reason to give thanks this holiday season!

#BREAKINGNEWS: The O.U.R. Ops Team successfully worked with law enforcement in Central America to conduct a large operat... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWq8c7HbFY

Here's a short message from an O.U.R. Operator and how the story of Kayla, featured in the Not For Sale Book, inspires h...

Here's a short message from an O.U.R. Operator and how the story of Kayla, featured in the Not For Sale Book, inspires h...

Here's a short message from an O.U.R. Operator and how the story of Kayla, featured in the Not For Sale Book, inspires him. ⁠ ⁠ Here at O.U.R., it is a privilege for us to be witnesses of these survivors’ healing processes, and we are honored that we are able to bring their stories of hope and strength to you.⁠ ⁠ We are so grateful for this wave of support in the past 48 hours and we hope you are inspired by the artwork and stories about survivors in this book. ⁠ ⁠ The Not For Sale book will be available until Saturday 12/5 at 11:59pm PT. ourrescue.org/notforsale. ⁠ ⁠

Here's a short message from an O.U.R. Operator and how the story of Kayla, featured in the Not For Sale Book, inspires h... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIUdsLis91c

EXTENSION: We’ve seen an overwhelming amount of response this year for the "Not For Sale" book and have decided to make ...

EXTENSION: We’ve seen an overwhelming amount of response this year for the "Not For Sale" book and have decided to make ...

EXTENSION: We’ve seen an overwhelming amount of response this year for the "Not For Sale" book and have decided to make this a #GIVINGWEEK! ⁠ ⁠ The book will now be available through Sat 12/5 11:59pm PT. Make a donation of $39 at ourrescue.org/notforsale and receive this unique compilation of artwork, poems, and stories of many of our survivors from around the world.⁠ ⁠ We are so grateful for all the support we have received today on #GivingTuesday. Your donations can provide birthday parties for survivors (many of them have never had their own party before!), COVID tests before they fly home, transportation to vocational training, and so much more. Your support will impact survivors here in the U.S. and around the world! ⁠ ⁠ Visit ourrescue.org/notforsale to receive your book.

EXTENSION: We’ve seen an overwhelming amount of response this year for the "Not For Sale" book and have decided to make ... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CISGohPplXa

"Linda" lived in a home full of fighting and drug abuse. At 13 years old, she was looking for a way out. A man contacted...

"Linda" lived in a home full of fighting and drug abuse. At 13 years old, she was looking for a way out. A man contacted...

"Linda" lived in a home full of fighting and drug abuse. At 13 years old, she was looking for a way out. A man contacted her on Facebook and Linda didn't mind the attention. He started grooming her online and soon he convinced her to run away with him. ⁠ ⁠ The night she decided to run away from home and meet him in person was when he took her to a truck stop and sold her virginity to a trucker. Linda never saw this man again. The trucker sold her along various truck stops along his route. ⁠ ⁠ One day, someone noticed Linda and the trucker and thought the situation looked suspicious. They called the police, who were able to quickly intervene and rescue Linda. ⁠ ⁠ She was soon safe in one of O.U.R.'s partnering aftercare homes. Linda said, "The stars represent the hope I held on to while I was trapped in a truck and trafficked across Central America. During my therapy sessions, I drew the stars that I remembered while I was still trapped in the dark, because it gave me something to look forward to at the end of the darkness. Those stars were the hope I knew was out there, but I didn't know exactly what it was." ⁠ ⁠ Linda's story is one of several others in our Not For Sale book. ‼️UPDATE ‼️We’ve seen an overwhelming amount of response this year for this book and have decided to make this a #GivingWeek! The book will be available through Sat 12/5 11:59pm PT for a donation of $39. Help support the healing journeys of survivors like Linda around the world: ourrescue.org/notforsale.

"Linda" lived in a home full of fighting and drug abuse. At 13 years old, she was looking for a way out. A man contacted... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRkVusHnlP

Here's a behind the scenes look at the creation of Amani Hanson's artwork featured on the cover of our "Not for Sale" bo...

Here's a behind the scenes look at the creation of Amani Hanson's artwork featured on the cover of our "Not for Sale" bo...

Here's a behind the scenes look at the creation of Amani Hanson's artwork featured on the cover of our "Not for Sale" book. Have you seen our Instagram stories today? There are some sneak peeks of the book, full of stories and artwork from survivors around the world! Grab your book today at ourrescue.org/notforsale. Artist: amanihanson.com @amanihanson.art

Here's a behind the scenes look at the creation of Amani Hanson's artwork featured on the cover of our "Not for Sale" bo... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRPphrBGef

“Bella” was rescued from human trafficking at a very young age. After a few months in survivor care, Bella’s mother let ...

“Bella” was rescued from human trafficking at a very young age. After a few months in survivor care, Bella’s mother let ...

“Bella” was rescued from human trafficking at a very young age. After a few months in survivor care, Bella’s mother let their social worker know that she didn’t want her back anymore because of what she had been through, she felt it was just easier not to have her. The social worker immediately reached out to the O.U.R. Aftercare Team to ask them to keep Bella in their thoughts that day. This social worker needed the strength to tell Bella about her mother when she got home from school that day.⁠ ⁠ The Aftercare Team thought about how to help Bella feel loved and extra special. It turned out that her birthday was coming up, so they decided to throw a birthday party for her!⁠ ⁠ Bella enjoyed every minute of her birthday party. She spent most of it walking around to make sure everyone was fed. Just one hour into her party she said, “If birthdays are like this, I want to live to be 1,000.” Her joy was full that day.⁠ ⁠ Bella’s story is just one of several inspiring stories in our Not For Sale book, available for today only. Visit ourrescue.org/notforsale (link in profile) to donate $39 and receive this exclusive book! ⁠ ⁠ Your donation can help provide more birthday parties for survivors like Bella. ⁠

“Bella” was rescued from human trafficking at a very young age. After a few months in survivor care, Bella’s mother let ... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQtitOHHZ9

Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. Let's show the world that children are #NotForSale. We are releasin...

Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. Let's show the world that children are #NotForSale. We are releasin...

Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. Let's show the world that children are #NotForSale. We are releasing an exclusive book available for 24 hours, filled with survivors' stories and artwork. Go to ourrescue.org/notforsale to get your Not For Sale book today! (Link in profile)

Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. Let's show the world that children are #NotForSale. We are releasin... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQfiyiA6gM