Martin Luther King Jr. Inspires ZOE to Fight Modern Day Slavery “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.“ As we remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., these words he spoke years ago still ring true today. Like Abraham Lincoln and William Wilberforce before […]
5 Ways You Can Help End Human Trafficking “Slavery tears at our social fabric, fuels violence and organized crime, and debases our common humanity. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to ending this scourge in all its forms.” | President Barack Obama On December 31, 2013, President Barack Obama proclaimed […]
One Woman’s Journey to End Child Trafficking Guest Blogger, Kim Charter My friend, Vickie McCoy and I met for lunch a few years ago and she shared with me that she was leaving her full time job to become a “stateside missionary.” After I picked my jaw up off the floor she explained more. I […]
Columbus Day and the Fight Against Human Trafficking Humanity by nature seems to have a heart of exploration and problem solving. Against odds or better judgment we are led to climb unconquered mountains, spelunk newly discovered caves, or seek solutions to problems that seem unanswerable. Many people, including myself, cringe at the thought of the […]
2012 Was Key for ZOE to Help Child Trafficking Victims Over the years, ZOE has developed and maintained a solid working relationship with Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Immigration,and local law enforcement including Thailand’s anti-trafficking task force. During 2012, through its government partnerships, ZOE provided investigative support, Burmese translation services, prosecution trial support, and […]
Causes of Human Trafficking Written by Marji Iacovetti, Program Services Manager for ZCHLA Human trafficking has been identified as the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise. [1] Typically, the word “enterprise” is used to describe a business endeavor and, indeed, this is how the atrocity of modern-day slavery is viewed by some too many. From […]
4 Ways You Can STAND Against Human Trafficking STAND up for Awareness – Educate yourself by learning about and supporting organizations that are actively fighting against global human trafficking. ZOE sees the need for collaboration and coordinated efforts amongst individuals, communities and non-profits. There are many amazing organizations working towards the same goal of eliminating […]
Human Trafficking from a Missionary’s Perspective This post is written by ZOE missionary, Jonathan Degler. People from our home in the United States ask us all the time, “How can you stand being around victims of human trafficking every day?” They ask because if one sits down to think about what these children have been […]
ZOE International Applies for Group Home Licensing We believe God has called ZOE International to open a specialized home for human trafficking victims in Los Angeles County—a home that will be a place of safety, healing, and unconditional love. Shelter for survivors of human trafficking is one of the most commonly cited needs by […]
Want to Learn More About Human Trafficking? At ZOE we are passionate about our mission to reach every person and rescue every child with the love and compassion of God. We do this through rescuing and caring for orphans and children at risk of or involved in human trafficking. This modern day slavery comes in […]
Bruised Reeds….Special in the Sight of God There is a scripture that says “A bruised reed, I will not despise.” I always thought that was beautiful, poetic and truly expressed the compassion of God. It felt very personal to me, because I came to the Lord many years ago with damaged emotions and a wounded […]
7-Eleven As I drove around doing errands the other day, my mind wandered from thought to thought. My to-do lists. What to cook for dinner. Things to remember. And then I saw it. Another one. A new one, which had just been built. A brand spanking new … 7- ELEVEN store. My 5-year-old daughter and […]
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