Because online sexual exploitation takes place behind closed doors, children like Cassie are often hidden. But when you support IJM’s rescue efforts, you show that you’re determined to help find them and pursue justice for their suffering.

After IJM heard about the house where Cassie was held, the generosity of people like you meant we could coordinate with local authorities to set Cassie and five other children free. After nearly five years of abuse, Cassie was placed in a safe, professional aftercare home.

“When they rescued us, it made me heal all the pain,” Cassie explains. “In [the aftercare home] I realize everything, that you don’t have to lose hope. If I see or if I hear there is a victim of human trafficking like us, I just want to comfort her, help her to move forward and just fight for your rights, because that’s where I stand now.”

As you support IJM, you help get children like Cassie out of abusive situations and go on to help others. Today, Cassie raises awareness about trafficking in schools in the Philippines and was even a featured speaker at a large women’s conference in the United States! You help send rescue to children suffering from everyday violence and move us closer, day by day, to our mission of protecting half a billion people by 2030.

Please make 2022 a year of freedom by making a gift today!