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In South Sudan…
Half of all girls are married by 18 years of age.
The maternal mortality rate is the highest in the world.
Forced marriage (including of children), domestic servitude, rape, abuse and trafficking are common.
Girls and women receive little or no education and therefore have few opportunities for work or independence.
Growing numbers of street children are being prostituted.
According to one study*, “89% of women in the sex industry say they want to escape but see no other means for survival”
‘Treasures’ – Sex Industry and Trafficking Stats; www.iamatreasure.com
With all these challenges, women who end up in the brothels of
South Sudan have little hope for change!
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OUR MISSION: We long to see women and girls in South Sudan, whose identities have been marred through the pain of sexual exploitation and trafficking become healed and whole. We desire to walk with them toward a life of freedom, wholeness and connected community, allowing each the opportunity to discover their true identity and purpose in Jesus Christ along the way.
We offer a holistic approach including . . .
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Trauma Healing & Counseling
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Vocational & Life Skills Training
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Discipleship
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Advocacy