A few years ago, a teen in our care did some writing; one thing she said was: "Love146 will never abandon me, because Love146 is my family.”
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A few years ago, a teen in our care did some writing she passed along to us. One thing she said was: "Love146 will never abandon me, because Love146 is my family.” Many of you have reached out with concerns about COVID-19. During this pandemic, we are committed to staying a constant in a child’s life. One thing that’s clear: the needs of children won’t go away.
As schools and many community activities close, many children will spend more time online. This is where most youth in our care met their traffickers. They may be more lonely, stressed, or even burdened by added financial strain their families will go through. Traffickers see opportunity here and certainly won’t stop working right now. We cannot stop working either.
We’re being responsive as new information becomes clear. But these are the present steps we’re taking to keep our staff and the children we care for as safe as possible.
* Children in our safe homes in the Philippines are all moving to homeschooling.
* We’ll continue to connect with and be available for youth in the US Survivor Care program.
* We're still getting calls about children who need help, and we're answering those calls.
* Our offices are working from home and avoiding mass transit.
* Trainings, meetings, and events over the coming months are being handled case by case, and we’re watching closely to decide what gets cancelled and postponed.
If you’re wondering how you can help right now, the biggest need is to hold steady in our commitment to be there for children. The weeks ahead will be stressful. It will be easy for many people to put charitable giving aside, and many nonprofits are understandably worried. One of the best things you can do today is give whatever you can. If you haven’t yet, set up a monthly gift, of whatever amount you can. And right now, there is a donor who is adding $100 to your first monthly gift:
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Many of us are rightfully concerned about those we love who are vulnerable because of their advanced age or compromised immune systems. The increased stress and real threat of illness is affecting all of us. Please remember to take care of yourself, too.
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Founded in 2002, Love146 is an international human rights organization working to end the trafficking and exploitation of children through survivor care and prevention. Our programs in the US, the UK, the Philippines, and parts of Africa have reached over 55,000 children. The trafficking and exploitation of children is one of the darkest stories and most severe human rights abuses imaginable. Your donation will give children in our care a fighting chance. Thank you for believing in what lies ahead of children, no matter what lies behind them.
