In my last email I told you about the $396,000 in mission-critical funds we need to raise by March 31 to support current rescue work, meet the increasing needs caused by COVID-19 and scale successful programs for the future.
That means twice as much support for survivors like Francesca*, who was rescued from commercial sexual exploitation with the help of caring IJM donors like you.
Her case became a testing ground for justice in the Dominican Republic because the man who trafficked her and nine other minor girls was wealthy and well-connected.
The generosity of our donors enabled IJM to walk alongside Francesca through legal proceedings that took nearly a year. People like you helped us protect Francesca and the other survivors rescued that day and counter intense local pressure to dismiss the case or acquit the aggressor. The outcome was a guilty verdict and a prison sentence for the bar owner.
John, your 2022 Freedom Campaign gift today will help send rescue and protect more survivors like Francesca so they’re not vulnerable to human trafficking again—especially when your gift is doubled by a generous $120,000 match!
Last July, Francesca bravely shared her story in an advocacy event that included the First Lady of the Dominican Republic, the Chancellor of the Republic, the President of the Constitutional Court, other key government officials and members of civil society.
Francesca’s message was so powerful that offers of help came pouring in: promises of support and intentions to improve the justice system throughout the country.
This is the kind of lasting transformation you make possible with your support—changing the lives of individuals who go on to inspire even more change. And remember, when you give by March 31, your gift doubles up to $120,000! Thank you in advance for helping build a safer future where more children, women and men are safe and protected.
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