Welcome to HopeWorks Global
Empowering Communities. Protecting Lives. Restoring Hope.
Our Commitment
At HopeWorks Global, we are committed to building a world where no one lives in fear of exploitation. We believe that ending human trafficking begins with addressing its root causes: poverty, lack of education, inequality, and vulnerability.
Through education, awareness, and community engagement, we equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to recognize risk, build resilience, and create safe environments. We provide training, resources, and life skills that not only prevent exploitation but empower people to pursue lives of dignity, opportunity, and purpose.
Because freedom is a right, not a privilege, and together, we can make it a reality.
Did You Know?
Vulnerable Populations
-
71% of modern slavery victims are women and girls.
-
Migrants and displaced people are 3x more likely to be trafficked.
-
In Sub-Saharan Africa, 1 in 4 children is engaged in child labor.
Behind every number is a name, a story, a life.
Source: ILO, UNODC
Global Crisis
-
50 million people are trapped in modern slavery worldwide.
-
Over 12 million children are victims of forced labor.
-
Human trafficking generates $236 billion a year—$99 billion from sexual exploitation alone.
These are not just numbers; they're real lives.
Source: ILO, UNICEF, AP News (2024)
United States
-
All 50 states have reported human trafficking cases.
-
In 2023, over 36.2 million reports of suspected child exploitation were filed.
-
85% of child sex trafficking cases involve online platforms.
Traffickers are closer than you think—often just one click away.
Source: NCMEC, State.gov, HTF
Hope In Action
Awareness Saves Lives
In cities, suburbs, and small towns across the U.S., trafficking hides in plain sight; behind closed doors, online profiles, and familiar faces.
At HopeWorks Global, we believe prevention is the first line of defense, but we also partner with those on the frontlines of rescue and recovery.
Your support helps us:
-
Train schools, churches, and communities to spot the signs
-
Launch targeted awareness campaigns that reach those most at risk
-
Partner with rescue teams to bring survivors to safety
-
Provide access to care, resources, and a path forward
-
Every dollar fuels prevention and powers rescue.
Because it’s not enough to pull people out.
We must stop the cycle before it starts.
She Was Me
On the left, I’m holding a book, hopeful, focused, reaching for my future.
On the right, a young girl, in uniform just like me, drinks muddy water from a dirty container.
We look like we could be the same age. But we’re decades apart. Two girls. One thread: the impact of poverty.
I never had to drink that kind of water but I know what it means to go without.
I’ve walked long distances with heavy containers. I’ve felt the strain of need on my shoulders.
She shouldn’t have to.
Clean water is more than survival. It’s the first step to freedom.
This isn’t just about water.
It’s about giving her back her childhood and a future that trafficking will never touch.