A few years ago, I had the privilege of visiting The Salvation Army’s Rajagiriya Elders Home in Colombo, Sri Lanka, an experience that left a permanent mark on my heart. The residents of this home were such a blessing to the visiting team—their warmth and wisdom shining brightly despite the challenges they face. My visit was part of

This month, The Salvation Army will participate in two important days of remembrance and action: the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) on September 22, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. In this interview with Kristin Ostensen, managing editor, Major Ray Lamont, territorial modern slavery and human trafficking response co-ordinator, and Captain Crystal Porter, territorial Indigenous ministries consultant, talk about why Indigenous people are more vulnerable to MSHT, how the Army is fighting MSHT in our territory, and how Salvationists can prioritize MSHT response work and reconciliation year round.