Aftercare Archives - O.U.R. Stories

SURVIVOR STORY: “ZENA” FINDS HOPE AFTER BEING SOLD TO AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN TOURISTS

June 8, 2020

“Zena” was only a small child when she was molested by a teacher in school and then a church leader in her community in South America. Later, when approached by…

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SURVIVOR STORY: FEEDING A VILLAGE DURING COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Crystal’s dream was to provide for her family. She found an employment agency that said they would provide a good job for her in the Mediterranean, so she tearfully decided…

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A Message from Tim Ballard About Adoption | Children Need Families Foundation

May 4, 2020

Children Need Families is a non-profit foundation passionately dedicated to meeting the most intrinsic need of a child, to have a permanent family and home. CNF works in partnership with…

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“YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO”: A THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

April 16, 2020

A couple of months ago, members from the O.U.R. Team were in South America checking in on survivors at one of our partner aftercare homes. After a fun-filled day together,…

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SURVIVOR STORY: 7-YEAR-OLD “LITTLE WONDER WOMAN” HELPS SAVE TWO MORE SURVIVORS

April 6, 2020

O.U.R. Ops teams are not the only heroes in our rescue reports, the most inspiring heroes are the survivors themselves. When the identity of 7-year-old Sabrina (name changed) was verified…

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O.U.R.’S FIRST 31 DAYS OF 2020

February 7, 2020

Thanks to our amazing donors and supporters, O.U.R. continues to grow every single day. We are excited to share with you how we have mobilized your support to fight human…

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ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY: OPENING A SHELTER IN THE PHILIPPINES

January 15, 2020

Though O.U.R. doesn’t currently do rescue and aftercare work in the Philippines, we loved the courageous story of Julie and her family, generously shared with our aftercare assistant, Tyler Schwab.…

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SURVIVOR STORY: FINDING THE GOOD IN A HARD DAY

December 19, 2019

Graduation from an aftercare home is a big step for survivors. It is their chance to celebrate how far they have come and look forward to the future with hope.…

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SURVIVOR UPDATE: MCKENZIE FULFILLS DREAM OF BECOMING A TEACHER

November 19, 2019

This is O.U.R. Aftercare Director Jessica Mass visiting with Mckenzie (name changed) and her son in Africa! Almost two years ago, Mckenzie was rescued from trafficking in the Mediterranean. A…

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YOUNG GIRL LEARNS TO PROTECT HERSELF THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS

October 23, 2019

10-year-old Eliza (name changed) was usually afraid when her father came home drunk. But this night was different; she felt more confident and strong in the face of danger. When…

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