Scale of Potential Future Impact
Pending
Awareness Reach
Pending
Project Founded
415,000 +
Our Aim to Help Children within the next 5 years
Pending
Community Served
Stories
We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together to create lasting change. ***Disclaimer: Each story is based on true events. However, images, names, and places have been changed to protect the innocent.
Featured Story
Maria
At the age of four, Maria experienced sexual abuse by a family member in her home country. None of her other family members were aware of the situation. Maria began to feel worthless and like she did not matter. Over time, her mother eventually found out about the situation and decided to leave their home country. Upon arrival to their destination, Maria and her mother are given a referral to social services. Maria and her mother are also given counseling due to her trauma. Maria has been attending sessions with her clinician twice a week. She says that the sessions have helped tremendously. She now believes that she has so much potential. Maria's mother says Maria can now be seen smiling and laughing where she once was filled with sadness.
Featured Story
Daniel
As the eldest of six children, Daniel’s parents did not have a lot of time, money, or resources to provide for the family's needs. In his home country, Daniel's parents were told by a community member of a program that could help provide Daniel education and a trade to help him find work. Daniel's parents desperately wanted him to have a better opportunity in life. Daniel's parents entrusted him to the community member and sent him on a journey to the program. The community member took Daniel to an undisclosed remote area and transported him into another country. In the new location, Daniel was forced to work in fields harvesting produce. Months later, there was a local raid by the police task force. During the raid, Daniel and 209 other youngsters were rescued from labor trafficking at the farm. Since his rescue, Daniel has begun to go to school, reconnected by phone with his family in his home country. He is receiving counseling and lots of love from his foster family. He is unable to reunify with his family at the moment due to his status and complications with his health. However, Daniel is in good spirits and says he wishes to become a teacher someday so he can teach children in his home country.
Featured Story
Sophia
Sophia and her sister Emely are sitting outside enjoying a beautiful sunny day. From a quick glance, one may think that Emely is the older sibling yet Sophia is the oldest of the two. As Emely introduces the siblings and it becomes clear that Sophia has limited speech. Initially through hand gestures, pictures and her sister's support, Sophia is able to share that she loves music. She clearly verbally requests a song once it begins Sophia dances and clearly sings the lyrics. As time passes, Emely shares her and her family's struggle to support Sophia. Emely shares that there are no support services for children like Sophia in her home country which is why they chose to migrate from their home country. Emely begins to cry as she explains how mean people have treated her sister in her home country. As Emely explains some of Sophia's bad experiences, in the background you can see Sophia still singing and smiling. Today, Sophia has recently begun to have support services and family therapy to address her needs. Emely is also receiving respite and support as she is the only family member who is with Sophia. Sophia is also beginning to learn sign language and is quickly learning piano. Emely says that Sophia has been very happy lately and is always excited to see her counselor.