God is calling us to break the chains of modern-day slavery and set captives free. Over ten years ago, Child Impact International launched a new initiative, Operation Child Rescue (OCR), with a project in Bangalore, India, combatting the evils of human trafficking. Since that first project, our work in the fight against human trafficking has expanded to 30 OCR projects in 16 countries and growing. Through rescue and prevention, these projects fight forced child marriage, sexual exploitation, bonded servitude, abandonment, and abuse. As a result, many children have been set free and now have hope for a bright future!
When a child is rescued, our work has just begun. Child Impact ensures each child has a safe home, nutritious meals, and a loving team to nurture their healing journey. Partner with us in our mission to rescue and bring healing to children by becoming a member of The Rescue Party, made up of supporters who give monthly to Operation Child Rescue, providing a lifeline for these precious children.
Join the fight to set captives free. Join The Rescue Party and help protect the most vulnerable. Thank you for bringing hope to a child!
Child Impact operates a network of safe homes focused on the rescue and rehabilitation of children who have been trafficked or are at high risk of sexual exploitation. Two such safe houses are located in secret countries in the Middle East, providing shelter and education to girls who were being offered for sale.
Several Operation Child Rescue projects are focused on preventing forced child marriages, a recognized form of human trafficking. One of the biggest projects is underway in the Philippines and includes a rescue home and campus. Set to be completed in 2025, this project will provide safe shelter, education, and vocational training for girls at risk of being sold as child brides.
This form of modern-day slavery begins with a debt, usually due to a medical emergency, that is impossible to repay due to corruption and escalating interest. Families are often trapped by the debts of previous generations and are subjected to hard labor in unsafe conditions. In Pakistan, Child Impact sets these families free by paying their debts and providing them with six months of living expenses, tutoring for their children, and help for the parents to find new jobs.
In Colombia, Child Impact operates a safe house protecting indigenous children who are often targeted for abuse and exploitation. As a result of the influence of this rescue campus, over 100 child abusers have been arrested since 2023. This project has received national attention as the only center of its kind in the country.
Operation Child Rescue has numerous projects focused on caring for children who have been abandoned or neglected. In Tanzania, one such project provides safety, medical care, and a nurturing environment for abandoned babies. In 2024, close to 40 babies were supported through this project.