10,000th survivor rescued

We're celebrating the milestone of 10,000 rescues.

“Our vision is big, intimidating and optimistic. We want to see the end of child sexual exploitation and slavery in our lifetime. Today, we are celebrating the milestone of 10,000 rescues. Many people have sacrificed greatly to make this possible. Behind every rescue, there are generous donors and passionate fundraisers, dedicated staff members and volunteers, and rescue agents willing to risk it all. All are heroes worthy of our prayers, support and gratitude. We are excited about this milestone because each number represents an actual person with a real name; children and young adults who have been given the opportunity to embrace freedom and pursue their dreams. Let us celebrate this victory together. I thank you all and pray God blesses you abundantly!” – Founder and International President, Tony Kirwan

Rescue Update Archive

14 Girls Rescued from Sex Trafficking

Fourteen girls in South Asia are now recovering in our Residential Care home.

While most of the children had been forced to sell themselves just to survive, five were living with a parent or guardian who worked in the sex industry, putting the child in immediate danger of exploitation. These kids are often forced to witness sex acts and face sexual advances from their parents’ clients.

All the children have entered our local Residential Care home, where they’ll learn to cope with all they’ve endured and move toward a brighter future. Depending on their age and circumstances, they’ll also be equipped to return to school or find work to support themselves.

15 Rescued in South Asia

14 girls and one 19-year-old woman rescued from various forms of sex trafficking in South Asia

Our team in South Asia used their wide-ranging expertise to rescue the children and young woman from their abusers. Most of the survivors had been under the brutal control of their traffickers, but one was a victim of rape and another was forced into selling herself just to survive.

Several of the girls were rescued when rescue agents went undercover to offer them a chance at freedom. Agents collaborated with law enforcement to rescue the rest, including one raid that rescued 8 victims.

All of the survivors were returned home (some in other countries) or given a new, safe place to live.

Two Children Free from Traffickers

Raids in the Dominican Republic rescued two children from sexual exploitation.

Local law enforcement asked our agents to assist them when they got word of children suffering sexual abuse. We helped with surveillance and assisted police during the raid, which rescued the 16- and 13-year-old girls.

Three traffickers were arrested during the operations. Thanks to our team’s collaboration with local authorities, those criminals can no longer harm children.

23 Free from Exploitation in Zimbabwe

Twenty girls and three young women are starting new lives in freedom.

Rescue changed all that. All 23 are now enrolled in our Community Care Program, where they’ll be equipped to live free. You can read about how vocational training changed one Zimbabwean survivor’s life on our blog.

Boy Rescued from Online Exploitation

A Thai boy is now free from being sexually exploited online.

Our agents in Thailand used their undercover and online investigation expertise to assist law enforcement in the rescue of a 15-year-old boy whose abuse was being distributed online. The trafficker was arrested.