O.U.R.’S FIRST 31 DAYS OF 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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Aftercare
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ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY: OPENING A SHELTER IN THE PHILIPPINES
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
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
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
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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SURVIVOR STORY: HOW LUNA IS BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN AFTERCARE
Luna (name changed) is a 15-year-old girl who was trafficked and found in a different country. Now rescued, she lives in a safe aftercare home in Central America. Luna just…
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THE BUSINESS OF SAVING LIVES
by Leta Baker | Huntsman Business – 2019 Issue | huntsman.usu.edu In the summer of 2018, a small group of Utah State University students prepared for a very special graduation ceremony.…
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SURVIVOR STORY: “AFTER ESCAPING, I HAD TO PIECE MY FAMILY BACK TOGETHER”
Jennifer (name changed), a newlywed from Africa, was trafficked into the Mediterranean and was very far away from home. She missed her husband and wished to be back with him,…
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SURVIVOR STORY: “MY STORY STARTED WITH MY MOM AND STEPDAD WHEN I WAS 7”
Mindy’s story starts in a tiny house in Central America when she was seven years old. Her family’s living conditions were of extreme poverty. Mindy’s stepdad began sexually exploiting very…
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SURVIVOR STORY: 7 AND 9-YEAR-OLD SISTERS FLOURISH IN AFTERCARE
Lucy and Ella (names changed) were rescued during Operation Capotillo in 2017 after being exploited by their mother, who would live-stream their sexual abuse to paying westerners. The mother was…
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