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May 2009

Dream of a More Secure Future Becomes Reality For Hundreds of Hill Tribe Members

Wed, 05/27/2009

Members of one of northern Thailand’s nine hill tribes, Buter and her husband Ahsuer spent years scavenging for food just to have enough to eat to survive. They could not travel to find better opportunities elsewhere in Thailand, and their children couldn’t access the opportunity that education would offer them. Why?

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IJM Bolivia Director Honored with “Gold Emblem” Award by Bolivian Anti-Crime Force

Tue, 05/12/2009

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA - On April 20, IJM Bolivia Field Office Director Jaime Farrant was honored with the “Gold Emblem” award by the Fuerza Especial de Lucha Contra el Crimen (FELCC), Bolivia's special anti-crime police force. The FELCC bestows the honor annually to individuals, police officers and leaders of organizations that are of great assistance to the FELCC in fighting crime. IJM Bolivia's Director of Investigations also received an "honorable mention" certificate for his specific contributions to combating violent crimes against children.

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IJM Aftercare Staff Train Cambodian Police on Victim Care and Social Workers' Role in Investigations

Tue, 05/05/2009

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA – This spring, IJM continued to host trainings for Cambodian police, equipping officers to respond to the needs of trafficking victims in accordance with international best practice standards.

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Storyville Coffee to Dedicate 100% of May Revenue to IJM

Fri, 05/01/2009

Gourmet Roaster Will Donate up to $1 Million in “Give it All Away in May” Campaign – Learn How You Can Get Involved

SEATTLE, WA – In the face of a difficult economic climate, Storyville Coffee Company has made a radical business decision: Instead of scaling back, they will “Give it All Away in May.”

Throughout May, the high-end home-delivery coffee company will donate 100% of revenue, up to $1 million, to International Justice Mission, supporting work around the world to rescue victims of slavery, trafficking and other forms of violent oppression.

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