"For I am convinced that neither death not life, neither angel nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
– Romans 8:38-39
Africa & Europe
Praise God for amazing opportunities in Kenya to partner with churches during Freedom Sunday. Members of the survivor network made appearances on Christian radio and churches screened a film about one woman, Jacinta, who fought for justice after being falsely accused of a crime. We are grateful for the passion of these churches to be part of seeking justice for members of their community. Pray as we plan for ways to continue church involvement throughout the year.
Latin America
Praise God for bringing justice to a survivor of sexual violence in Bolivia. This week, the IJM-trained PROBOS team successfully achieved a sentence in a legal case representing a child who experienced sexual abuse. The aggressor, a family member, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Please pray for the complete healing of this child and her family, as well as for the resilience of the legal team members who continue to represent other victims of sexual abuse.
South Asia
Pray for our networking efforts to support survivor self-help groups. Our teams are meeting with different government agencies to strengthen self-help groups that equip survivors of trafficking with financial savings and social support. These groups can be hugely impactful for improving survivor confidence by setting up small businesses that provide a dignified, sustainable income. Pray for strong buy-in from local leaders to help these groups thrive!
Asia Pacific
Praise God for the training of 35 Cambodian police officers! This training, facilitated by IJM, WINROCK International and the General Commissariat of National Police, focused on analyzing human trafficking data. In just three days, participants gained crucial insights into data analysis tools and techniques to bolster their investigations. We're thankful for ongoing collaborations with local justice systems, advancing awareness of trafficking and equipping them with effective tools to combat it.
IJM Global Office & Partners
The IJM global office is located in the United States. IJM has Partner Offices in Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, South Korea, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Please join us in prayer for the IJM staff worldwide as they enter the final quarter of 2023. In these last three months of the year, our teams are diligently completing projects, reaching out to donors and gearing up for the year ahead. Let us pray for these dedicated staff members, asking for blessings of peace and unwavering determination to guide them in their work.
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