LifeWay Network is an organization committed to a “world in which human trafficking is abolished and every survivor is strong, connected, and free.” Founded by Sister Joan Dawber, SC, LifeWay offers safe housing for woman survivors of human trafficking as well as education and mentorship programs. As a part of the Daughters of Charity podcast, In[continue reading]
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Our prayer at this time is for the millions that are enslaved in the world. Yes, enslaved. Human trafficking, whether for sexual exploitation or forced labor is SLAVERY. The ones that are not seen, but we want to be very[continue reading]
Words Matter
“Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble.” – Yehuda Berg Everyday human beings[continue reading]
Human Body as Currency
Lucie Amrhein’s mother was 22 years old when she responded to a “help wanted” ad for a nanny and left her home in Belgium to serve a family in the United States. Unaware of the need for a visa upon departure, she realized after arrival in her new country that she didn’t have legal status.[continue reading]
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Prayer Service
SETTING: Light a candle as a symbol of hope that, with the prayer of many, there may come a flicker of light in a situation marked by despair. LEADER: We gather uniting with the world community, seeking justice for all human beings, especially those suffering from human trafficking. Because of the abuse, the threats, the fear, the[continue reading]