Hopegivers News

Posted January 15, 2008

Hopegivers to Rescue 300 Children of Prostitutes

Hopegivers International plans to rescue 300 children of prostitutes in south India. The effort to take in these children came after a large group of prostitutes - also known as commercial sex workers - asked representatives of the organization to take their children to be raised in Hopegivers-sponsored Hope Homes, which are orphanages providing food, clothing, shelter, and education for needy, orphaned, or abandoned children.

"When the women saw that we genuinely cared and wanted to help them, they were eager for us to rescue their children - 34 of whom are HIV positive," said Dr. Samuel Thomas, president of Hopegivers. "All the women we met were distraught over seeing their children mocked and mistreated. They expressed a desire for their children to grow up in a nurturing environment and to receive an education."

300 children are ready and waiting for a new home.

 

The mothers indicated they wanted to protect their children from the poverty, exploitation, and violence that is inherent in the prostitution industry. Hopegivers wants to provide the women with a nurse, teacher, and counselor, as well as job training. Some of the women have expressed interest in opening up a kitchen, or small flower shop, and some want to become tailors.

"These women are asking for our help - in order to not only change their lives, but future generations to come. We want to help these women change their lives," said Dr. Thomas.

Hopegivers' long-term goal is to start a community center that includes a school and orphanage for the children - and a job training center where the mothers of these children could learn to support themselves. Hopegivers believes if it could support these women for five years, it would greatly reduce the commercial sex worker and human trafficking problem in the local district.

Update!

230 of the 300 children have recently been placed in existing Hope Homes. Praise the Lord! We anticipate taking in the rest of the children within the next few months--we'll keep you up to date.

We've found an excellent building and piece of land that could accommodate upwards of 500 children in the area where the children are from. Please join us as we pray for miraculous provision; and for God's direction and guidance for this excellent project.

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