Tag: Anti-human Trafficking

Cyber Trafficking Victim Assistance in Thailand Project Year 2

Project Name Cyber Trafficking Victim Assistance in Thailand Project Year 2 Project Location Thailand Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Project Objectives Rescue victims of cyber trafficking. Raise awareness of trafficking among residents (target: children, students, community leaders and other residents). Support victims of trafficking and provide education to them. Beneficiaries Human Trafficking Victims No. of Beneficiaries 200 Key Activities Trace human trafficking cases on an online platform. Assist in the investigation of trafficking cases and provide assistance to victims. Provide informal education for victims at the boys’ shelter. Learn the Bible for boys at the shelter. Organise talks on combating human trafficking. Project Period May 2023 to Apr 2024 Expenses Approx. HK$252,160 Donate Now Impact Story Banya (pseudonym), a

Community-based empowerment for Yangon’s most vulnerable families Second Phase

Project Name Community-based empowerment for Yangon’s most vulnerable families Second Phase Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Livelihood Development Anti-human Trafficking Project Objectives Enhance psychosocial support and interpersonal care by establishing affiliation groups Build up Christian leaders with entrepreneurship capabilities and business skills. Beneficiaries Families living in poverty in the city, including men, women, youth, and children. No. of Beneficiaries 660 Key Activities Vocational and business training: business training and startup fund, skills hub and business group. Psychosocial support through community group formation: children groups, youth groups, men groups, women groups, and family groups. Intensive Transformation Program: discipleship training and business mentorship. Emergency assistance: medical assistance, emergency assistance to vulnerable families and home visit. Project Period Apr 2023 to

Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration process of trafficked and sexually exploited women and their children

Project Name Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration process of trafficked and sexually exploited women and their children Project Location Nepal Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Project Objectives Assist women trafficked to India and their children to return to Nepal and help them to reintegrate into their communities and live in Nepal. Beneficiaries Women trafficked to India and their children No. of Beneficiaries 34 Key Activities Provide services at the centre and outreach in Mumbai. Assist Nepalese women trafficked to Mumbai and their children to return to the Asha Nepal shelter in Nepal. Provide a safe and comfortable environment at the Asha Nepal shelter, and provide for the women’s needs. Provide counselling services for mental and physical well-being. Provide education or

Teaching Your Children The Heart of Love From An Early Age – picture book sharing: ‘小希的月亮’

Writer: Ness Ma (Communications officer) ‘What is Myanmar?’ In a lively Sunday school classroom, children raised their hands for questions as soon as they saw the word ‘Myanmar’ on the screen. As the Cedar staff switched to the next slide, in which a map of Southeast Asia is shown, she told the children that it takes around 3 hours to go from Hong Kong to Myanmar by plane. The children waited for the next parts of the story while they were fixing their gaze on the map. The staff members from Cedar were invited to go to Tai Wai Peace Evangelical Centre on 26th June to share the picture book published by Cedar –‘小希的月亮’, which was based

When Trust is Exploited: The story of Mitra

Trust is a good thing to have in any relationship. However, there are times when trust could be exploited, and that is when tragedy happens. Mitra came from a poor family and lived an impoverished life. When she reached 15 years old, the sister of her stepmother said to her, I have a job for you. Although you will have to move to another country, you will earn a lot more to provide for your family. Mitra completely trusted her aunt, given that she was a close relative to her family. As a result, Mitra listened to her and moved to a neighbouring country for work. Unbeknownst to Mitra, her aunt owned and managed a brothel. When Mitra

Pray for Myanmar

From the beginning of February, people from different industries and backgrounds have continued to come onto the streets, a site that is familiar to many. In Myanmar, there has been bloodshed, countless have been arrested during the night and news outlets remain blocked. At the time of writing, at least 50 protestors killed since the military seized control on 1 February. Sorrow, anger and fear have filled the hearts of the people in Myanmar. We pray to our loving and righteous Lord to hear and see the people’s plight and those who are mourning. Coupled alongside danger and instability is the global pandemic. This will only cause the people of Myanmar to become even more impoverished. Alongside our