<p>Alongside its incredible natural beauty and diversity, Asia is also home to a tragic reality: the scourge of human trafficking. Women & children trapped in forced labor or sexual exploitation. Societies most vulnerable are lured by false promises of good work but those people end up being abused.</p>

<p>As a part of a GO Trip in Asia, you’ll come alongside amazing partners who are running powerful programs to prevent future trafficking as well as providing support and resources to victims, and strengthening legal frameworks to hold traffickers accountable.</p>

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No one has ever returned from India unchanged. You’ll be immersed in a culture that awakens all your senses and gives you a powerful, concrete understanding of the justice work happening every day to fight human trafficking and the exploitation of women & children.

<h3>The impact will be massive</h3>

<p>Partnered with our friends on the ground, you’ll be part of the solution as we combat human exploitation. Be prepared for God to show up in ways you’ve never experienced through the faces of women and children who have survived the unimaginable.</p>

<h3>A life-changing story awaits</h3>

<p>Each trip to India has its own purpose, but every experience will take you deep into the heart of others and give you the chance to be part of God’s movement toward radical freedom—and this freedom awaits you, too.</p>

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In the shadows of despair, a quiet and reserved 13-year-old girl named Divya found herself ensnared in an unfathomable web of darkness. Betrayed by her own family, she was sold into the harrowing world of sex slavery in the heart of Kolkata, India. For the price of a few vegetables, Divya's innocence and freedom were brutally stolen.

For three long and agonizing years, Divya's existence was a living hell within the brothels of Kolkata's Sonagachi red light district. Her voice silenced, her dreams shattered, and her spirit broken, she endured unspeakable atrocities, trapped in a cycle of exploitation and despair. 

But in the depths of darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged one fateful night. A local organization, fighting valiantly against the horrors of human trafficking, rescued Divya from her nightmare. They snatched her from the clutches of exploitation, offering her a chance at redemption, healing, and a new beginning.

For the past two years, Divya has found solace and refuge in a Christian-based aftercare home. Amidst the compassionate embrace of her caretakers and fellow survivors, she began to reclaim her shattered identity, slowly unraveling the chains that bound her. In this nurturing environment, Divya discovered her worth and value, beginning to see herself through the lens of resilience and courage—learning to love herself just as God loves her.

The aftercare home also provided Divya with a transformative opportunity—the chance to receive an education. For the first time in her life, she walked through the doors of a school, her thirst for knowledge unquenchable. With each lesson, she reclaimed a piece of her stolen childhood, discovering the power of education to shape her future and defy the chains of her past.

Divya's story is a stark reminder of the horrifying reality that countless young women face in India's battle against sex trafficking. It is a dark stain on a nation that grapples with systemic issues, where vulnerable lives are bought and sold, their dreams obliterated in the name of greed. The fight to eradicate this scourge is arduous, but organizations like the one that rescued Divya embody a flicker of hope in the face of darkness.

Divya's Story

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Help people in villages create sustainable income to reduce the risk of human trafficking.

<h3>A life-changing story awaits</h3>

<p>Your heart will break, your impact will be deep and meaningful, and you’ll grow immeasurably. Join us at the front lines of fighting human trafficking and exploitation in Nepal. It’s time to GO.</p>

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In the rural mountains of Nepal, where poverty looms over every household, two siblings named Ishya and Sanani struggled to find hope amidst a bleak reality. At the tender ages of six and four, they were exposed to a distressing practice that plagued their community. Families, burdened by monetary debts and limited economic opportunities, often resort to selling their young daughters in exchange for money.

Ishya and Sanani were no strangers to this way of life. Their rural upbringing had ingrained in them the belief that their worth was measured by the monetary value they could fetch. Their father had passed away just over a year ago, leaving their mother to navigate the treacherous waters of poverty alone. Desperate to provide for her children, she contemplated sending Ishya away with a distant cousin who promised a bright future. However, unbeknownst to their vulnerable hearts, this "bright future" was merely a deceptive lie crafted to lead Ishya into the harrowing red light district of Kathmandu.

The hour of darkness was drawing near as Ishya's departure loomed on the horizon. But God had different plans in store for these innocent souls. Prior to the cousin's arrival, a ray of light pierced through their despair. A local organization, committed to providing care and group homes for children facing similar circumstances, extended a lifeline to Ishya and Sanani.

As Ishya's footsteps tread a new path, her brother Sanani was not left behind. The organization understood the importance of preventing future human trafficking by addressing the root cause—changing the hearts and minds of men in the country. By providing care and support to vulnerable boys like Sanani, they aim to create a society where the value of a girl's life is cherished, protected, and respected.

The journey towards ending human trafficking is arduous, but these champions of justice recognize that true change began with the hearts and minds of their fellow countrymen. Through their unwavering commitment, the organization paved the way for a future where all children can live free from exploitation, their dreams soaring as high as the majestic peaks of the Nepalese mountains.

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