International Justice Mission Addresses Child Slaves in Ghana

Tens of thousands of children—some as young as four—are being forced to work 12-hour days in the fishing industry on Ghana’s Lake Volta. During a recent investigation, boat masters told us they go to far-off villages and buy very young boys, because the youngest are easiest to control. One man personally showed us six boys for sale at 150 dollars each.

The IJM team met boys wearing dirty ragged clothing. Most of them had distended stomachs, skin diseases, hair falling out, and open sores and wounds. Their arms and bodies are left deeply scarred from pulling up massive nets full of fish with sharp teeth or spikes.

 

IJM will be opening an office in Ghana later this year. Please give to IJM today, so we can send rescue where it’s urgently needed. Click HERE to donate. www.ijm.org

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Ugandan Orphan Finally Sees Justice for His Family

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE

When 13-year-old Nelson’s parents died, he and his siblings faced an uncertain future. At first, relatives took them in and supported them. But as Nelson grew up, these same relatives started harassing and threatening him, trying to get rid of Nelson and keep his home instead. I just got word that the two relatives who made death threats against Nelson and repeatedly tried to steal his family’s home were convicted for their crimes. This is huge news for Nelson, and it’s a reminder for the whole community that the laws can work – no matter how poor or vulnerable you are. We met Nelson three years ago. He’d heard that IJM Kampala helps orphans like him when people try to steal their homes. IJM lawyers stood up for his rights, and social workers provided a safe haven when Nelson and his siblings feared for their lives. We helped them get medical care and stay in school. And now, this conviction means that his violent relatives can’t harm him anymore. Now that they are safe at home, Nelson, 23, says he’s determined to take care of his siblings and “build a future.” Thank you for standing with us as we help build a new future for orphans and widows in Uganda. Gratefully, Sean Litton Senior Vice President of Field Operations www.ijm.org

IJM Global Prayer Gathering

Are you passionate about prayer? Want to see how prayer impacts IJM’s work around the world? Join IJM for the 2013 Global Prayer Gathering on April 5-7 as IJM friends and field office leaders unite in Washington, DC. Together, you will hear news fresh from the frontlines and pray for justice on behalf of the oppressed. Find all the details at IJM.org/gpg – including exciting programs for Students, Church Leaders and IJM Alumni. Last year’s event sold out several weeks in advance, so sign up today! Questions? Contact gpg@ijm.org

International Justice Mission Chicago Benefit Dinner

 

Join IJM at the Chicago Benefit Dinner!

You will change lives.

You will fight slavery.

You will bring hope to a world in need.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

6:30 p.m. Reception | 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

$125 per person

R.S.V.P. by October 31 - Space is limited.

Featuring

Saju Mathew, IJM Director of Operations, South Asia

Saju joined IJM in 2008 as the Field Office Director in Chennai, India, where he led a team to rescue hundreds of people from slavery. At the Benefit, he will share stories of the incredible transformation he has witnessed, including one family’s life-changing rescue from slavery and a sex trafficking survivor’s journey of restoration.

Learn more about ways to get involved: HOST: Purchase a table of 10 for $1,250 RECRUIT: Fill a 10-person table with paying guests SPONSOR: Multiple levels available

Click to learn more about IJM Benefits.

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