When Sira first arrived at Rapha’s Survivor Care Campus, she had felt cornered and alone. She didn’t believe anyone there had her best interest at heart because no one ever had. Sira made sure they all knew she wasn’t naive and wouldn’t “fall for their kindness.” Instead, she would look out for herself and her own interests. She had always done that and being at Rapha wasn’t going to change that. Sira was prepared to fight, but she wasn’t prepared for anyone to fight alongside her, to fight for her.

We are grateful that the newly released film, The Sound of Freedom, is sparking conversations about child sex trafficking. Rapha depends upon committed advocates all over the world to continue our work with child survivors and vulnerable communities. If you've seen the film and want to take action, this article provides some next steps!

Worldwide there are nearly 50 million people who are impacted by human trafficking on a yearly basis. Of those, 1 in 4 is a child. While awareness of the issue is rising, so is misinformation. Many have an idea that trafficking is associated with violence. However, in the vast majority of instances of child trafficking, the perpetrator knows the child and has won their trust through grooming

Running on the muddy, pothole-filled road, in a hurry to get home to watch her sister, an older man from her village drove by and offered to give Chan a ride. Relieved at the chance to get home sooner, Chan hopped in the man’s truck.

Healing is unquestionably a defining principle of Christian ministry, and healing with excellence should be a priority for the modern Church

Child survivors need intensive, specialized services that are designed to mitigate the impacts of trauma and restore children to health.

“We do the best we can until we know better. Then, when we know better, we do better.” Rapha International’s approach to prevention is always looking to do better.

Guardians, teachers, social workers, family members, friends, and neighbors play a critical role in providing positive childhood experiences that change the trajectory of a child’s life and how they respond to stress as adults. The more counter-ACEs a child has, the less severe the long-term physical and mental consequences.

ACE’s, or adverse childhood experiences, occur when a child experiences a traumatic event or environmental factors that threaten their sense of safety, stability, and bonding.

Rapha International is excited to announce the launch of the Haiti Family Care Network! This new Network is a collaborative effort to support the shift towards family based care in Haiti. Rapha and the Haiti Family Care Network share the vision for all Haitian children and youth to be given the opportunity to thrive in families.

When 15-year-old Hom was brought to Rapha, she was furious. Hom had escaped violent physical and sexual abuse at her home by going with a young man who promised her work at a karaoke bar. She didn’t know that she would be forced to have sex with strangers at the bar…

When 16-year-old Nadia was brought to Rapha’s aftercare campus by local law enforcement, she was terrified. The men who had trafficked and abused her were violent and ruthless. They were part of a gang that routinely punished people for disobedience…

When 7-year-old Jorani was rescued and brought to Rapha International, she was accustomed to living without food or shelter. Abandoned, she lived on the streets of Phenom Pehn where she was often exploited and sexually abused…

When 11-year-old Sopheary arrived at Rapha International, she didn’t want to speak to anyone. She was afraid to trust people she didn’t know, and she didn’t know how to tell anyone how she felt or what she needed…

Come alongside Rapha, as we explore questions like "What is Child Sex Trafficking?", "What is Labor Trafficking?", "What is Domestic Servitude?", and "What is Trafficking in Orphanages?" during Human…

Today, the number of people imprisoned in human trafficking is greater than ever before. There are currently men, women, and children in immediate need of rescue. We have a shared responsibility to help keep our communities, cities, and countries safe…

Everyone at Rapha works to restore justice for the children we serve- restoring justice through healing, through education, through relationships, and through advocacy. As we celebrate the joy and…