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Our story began in 1998 when U.S. Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the heart of the brothel district in Mumbai, India. The brutal sexual slavery and exploitation of women and children she witnessed there inspired her to establish Shared Hope International to help bring healing to devastated lives....
 
Our dynamic story has continued unbroken. Now, 21-years later, our constant leadership and efforts to bring an end to sex trafficking has led us through successes in prevention, mercy through restoration, awareness and the seeking of justice, changing lives and bringing hope to thousands of survivors....

 
We are inspired as we walk alongside these brave and resilient young people; helping them identify their strengths, gifts, dreams and what they are passionate about – what makes them feel connected and excited about life. We love to celebrate, watch them bloom and grow. Ultimately, survivors know best what they need to survive, to heal and to achieve greater independence.

Survivors like Yvonne...
Running from a childhood of abuse and exploitation, Yvonne ran to the streets, doing what she had to do to survive. Yvonne overcame who she thought she was, and learned who she was meant to be! 

These stories of hope, stories like Yvonne's, are an incredible testimony of your love in action! Your generosity, your joy - your sacrifice - is so evident in their lives!  

Right now, Shared Hope is learning about survivors in desperate need with the most prevalent issue being significant financial problems due to loss of work, wage cuts, loss of childcare and illness. Their very livelihood is shaken...what they have worked so hard for is at grave risk. 

And yet, we have hope! There is an incredible opportunity to stand in the gap for survivors today.

It is #GivingTuesdayNow - a special day of global celebration, generosity, service and unity - all in response to COVID-19. Your gift today will help us meet the critical needs of survivors weathering the COVID-19 storm...and ensure Shared Hope's crucial work of preventing trafficking, restoring and empowering survivors, and bringing justice continues.  
For those of you who are able to give, your gift will be matched! Several donors and friends have come together to challenge you to help us meet these needs today...so your generous sacrifice and impact is doubled.