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August 16, 2019 by Marissa Gunther

Nowhere to Hide: Shared Hope’s New Tools Shine Light on Predatory Grooming and Internet Safety

By: Marissa Gunther, Director of Growth Strategies, Shared Hope International As I prepared this announcement for Shared Hope’s Internet Safety Series, the children in your life were on my mind. And, transparently, I have a son of my own. He turned eight earlier this month. He is curious, creative, and energetic – imagine a walking, […]

November 26, 2018 by Susanna Bean

Empower their dreams this #GivingTuesday

Giving Tuesday is here! We hope you’ll take part in this tremendous day of global giving on behalf of children like Ajay. As a little boy, he had no hope. Dreams of a future? Not for this little Nepalese child. School wasn’t an option … and he had to keep his mind focused on merely surviving. […]

June 23, 2017 by Susanna Bean

Andrea’s Story at Mission 21

Mission 21 shares the story of Andrea, one of the survivors they served during the organization’s time in the Shared Hope Partners Program. Read Monday  and Wednesday’s post to catch up on the rest of the Mission 21 story as they graduate from our Partners Program! When Andrea was first referred to our program she was […]

June 23, 2017 by Susanna Bean

Tanya’s Story at Mission 21

Mission 21 shares the story of Tanya, one of the survivors they served during the organization’s time in the Shared Hope Partners Program. Read Monday  and Wednesday’s post to catch up on the rest of the Mission 21 story as they graduate from our Partners Program! The whole day was spent shopping for new clothing for […]

December 13, 2016 by Susanna Bean

Reshma and Angel’s Story of Hope

Reshma was little more than a child herself when she was lured from her remote village in Nepal to Kathmandu— then enslaved by a bar owner who sold girls for sex along with the drinks.  Soon she found she was pregnant…and regardless of the means, she was in love with the baby she carried.  Friendless and […]

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  • The Problem
    • What is Sex Trafficking?
    • FAQs
    • Glossary of Terms
  • What We Do
    • Prevent
      • Training
      • Awareness
    • Restore
      • Programs
      • 3rd Party Service Providers
      • Stories of Hope
      • Partners
    • Bring Justice:Institute for Justice & Advocacy
      • Research
      • Training
      • Advocacy
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Policy Research and Resources
    • Store
  • Take Action
    • Activism
    • Volunteer
    • Give
    • Advocate
  • Blog&Events
    • News & Events
    • Request a Speaker
    • Host an Event
    • Attend an Event
  • About
    • Our Mission and Values
    • Our Story
    • ANNUAL REPORT 2019
    • Financial Accountability
    • Leadership
    • Join Our Team
    • Press Center
    • Contact Us
  • Donate