Stories of Hope for India’s Trafficked with David Harms

FaithFi: Faith & Finance | Dec 12, 2024

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Show Notes

India has one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. It’s also a world leader in…human trafficking.

Human trafficking is a problem in many countries around the world, but perhaps nowhere more than in India. David Harms is here today to share some hope-filled stories about an organization that’s changing the lives of young women and children in India.

David Harms has devoted nearly a decade of ministry to the work of India Partners, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. With over 35 years of experience in rescuing victims of human trafficking, India Partners continues to make a profound impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.

The Human Trafficking Epidemic in India

India is home to one of the world's fastest-growing economies, but it also faces a devastating crisis—human trafficking. Millions of underage girls are trafficked and sold, often tricked into exploitative situations under the guise of finding work. In the red light districts of Mumbai alone, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 underage girls are trapped in this horrific trade.

Amidst this darkness, the nonprofit organization India Partners is working tirelessly to rescue these young women and children. Their social workers, described as "missionaries," venture into the red-light districts daily to befriend the girls and show them a way out. Once rescued, the girls are brought to India Partners' safe houses, where the true work of transformation begins.

In the safe houses, the girls receive trauma counseling, participate in daily devotions, and immerse themselves in Scripture. This holistic approach, combining time and the gospel, is crucial for their healing and restoration. As the girls come to know Jesus, they experience the deep healing that only He can provide after the unimaginable abuse they've endured.

Ongoing Challenges and Financial Needs

While India Partners' work is bringing hope and restoration, it is not without its challenges. The team faces spiritual warfare and persecution as they continue to lift up the name of Jesus. There is also a pressing financial need to expand their safe house operations and provide long-term care for the girls they rescue.By partnering with India Partners, you can be a part of this life-changing work. Your financial support can underwrite the care of one girl for as little as $8.89 per day, providing her with private Christian schooling, medical attention, trauma counseling, and more. Join us in praying for the protection and strength of the India Partners team, and consider how you can contribute to rescuing and restoring these precious lives. To learn more about how you can partner with this incredible organization, go to IndiaPartners.org/Faith.

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