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Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, we can help provide care to women and children trapped in India’s sex-trade industry
April 29, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment
Steps away from the territorial headquarters of The Salvation Army India West Territory in Mumbai are the slums featured in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. As a country, India has become an economic powerhouse and many people have benefited from its economic growth. But just as many have been left behind, with little hope of bridging the gap between the impoverished and the middle class. But … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army is deeply committed to rescuing women and children who are forced into prostitution by poverty
January 15, 2010 by Gillian Brown Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army has developed programs in more than 25 countries, from Mexico to Sri Lanka, making a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable. Here are some success stories. A Life in Darkness Laboni was born into the sex trade. Raised in a Jessore, Bangladesh, brothel and vulnerable to exploitation, she wanted to make different choices for her life. Poverty and little education were … [Read more...]
On September 25-27, join the territorial weekend of prayer for victims of sex trafficking
September 16, 2009 by Rochelle McAlister 1 Comment
Human sex trafficking is slavery—people being bought and sold for the purposes of sexual exploitation. You may think this is just an international issue, but women are imported into Canada to work in the sex industry. Traffickers also prey on Canadians—recruiting, deceiving, controlling and exploiting those who are vulnerable because of sexual abuse, loss or family breakdown. Young girls are … [Read more...]
Travel Log #1: The Salvation Army ministers to women working the streets of Tijuana, Mexico
June 10, 2009 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment
As darkness settled over the border city of Tijuana, Mexico, the narrow streets in the red light district filled to overflowing with the curious, the “johns,” the young women at every doorway and a police swat team checking the identification cards of each girl. In the midst of the crowd the three of us─Captain Vargas, a Salvation Army male staff member and me─stood out. Most of the … [Read more...]
Saskatchewan program breaks the cycle one “john” at a time
April 9, 2009 by Ken Ramstead 3 Comments
Albert Brown, correctional coordinator for The Salvation Army in Saskatoon, doesn’t have the easiest job in the world. He runs a rehabilitation course for clients of prostitutes, also known as “johns.” “I have one day to help the men get past their denial,” says Brown, “and make them see the harm they are causing to prostitutes, their families, the community and … [Read more...]
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