Second Tuesdays – Make Way Partners
Human trafficking is the second largest industry in the world, and the fastest growing. There are many ministries and organizations working to fight this horrendous offense against human beings and God. One of these ministries is Make Way Partners.
Make Way Partners is passionate about sharing the hope of the Gospel with “the least of these,” and choses places of ministry where women and children are at highest risk of human trafficking, forced prostitution and other forms of modern-day slavery, and where little to no other help is available because it is considered either “too” dangerous, “too” expensive or “too” remote for most people to go. It’s focus is on Eastern Europe and Africa.
From its website:
Make Way Partners is a Christian mission agency committed to prevent and combat human trafficking and all forms of modern–day slavery by educating and mobilizing the Body of Christ. We build partnerships within the Body of Christ to call forth those willing to answer the Biblical call to seek justice on behalf of the oppressed through prayerful intercession, financial support, and ministry and mission service. To those who are oppressed and at high risk of trafficking, we offer indigenous ministries of counseling, discipleship, education, employment, food, medical, shelter, and transportation which offer hope and practical assistance in the fight for freedom
There are many ways to support Make Way Partners, from going on a short-term missions trip, to fundraising, to setting up a local MWP chapter. Some easy ways to give utilize Good Search (donates money for every Internet search you make) and iGive (a portion of your online purchase is donated to MWP – or the participating ministry of your choice).
While not affiliated with Make Way Partners, Stop the Traffik (a global movement working to combat the fastest growing global crime) offers an excellent 21-day prayer diary, highlighting the stories of men, women, and children who have experienced human trafficking firsthand, and giving specific prayer requests for each of the countries represented. Download it here for free.
Other ministries involved in the fight against human trafficking:
The Salvation Army: Due to the inherently abusive and exploitive nature of human trafficking, the Salvation Army considers all forms of trafficking in persons abhorrent. Combined with its mission to preach the gospel of Jesus and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination, these beliefs motivate it to work diligently for the prevention of human trafficking and for the restoration of trafficking survivors. For a free packet of information about sex trafficking, email your request along with your name and mailing address to: anti_sextrafficking@usn.salvationarmy.org.
Nightlight: A ministry in urban Bangkok, which reaches out to women and children working in the bar areas of Nana/Sukhumvit. Located in a neighborhood with a growing sex trade, Nightlight’s vision is to share the Light of the world in both word and deed to those who live in darkness. Donate directly or purchase jewelry made by the women who have left prostitution and are trying to support themselves and their families in other ways.
