Field report: Transportation to Prevent Child Exploitation (Cambodia)

Goal:

To provide a van to Agape International Missions (AIM) that will help students avoid traffickers by getting them to and from school safely in the risky Svay Pak area of Cambodia.  

Summary:

In this notorious area, an estimated 70% of children are exploited through commercial sex. AIM is working hard to change this. AIM’s on-site school offers certified teachers and the promise of a high school education for Svay Pak’s children. However, maneuvering through the streets of Svay Pak by foot is treacherous for young students.

Outcome:

Thanks to donations from our supporters and one generous matching sponsor, Clarity Technology Group, AIM purchased a van on March 26, 2015 to help students get to and from school safely and escape the cycle of sex trafficking. 

Note:

AIM’s Director of Development, Stephanie VanTassell, told us: “Few organizations have the professionalism and passion that can motivate a crowd to make deep impact. You have proven to be one of them.”  

Our partner in this campaign:

Agape International Missions (AIM)

Agape International Missions (AIM) was founded on the ground in Cambodia in 1988 as a humanitarian aid and church planting organization in Cambodia. Since 2005, their ministries have focused on ending the evil of child sexual slavery. AIM takes a holistic approach to fighting trafficking, restoring victims and transforming communities, in order to defeat trafficking. Their projects prevent, rescue, restore and reintegrate.