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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we begin by addressing one of the most widely recognized yet often misunderstood forms of exploitation: sex trafficking. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, sex trafficking accounts for the majority of trafficking cases reported in the United States each year, with many victims identified through community tips rather than law enforcement alone (National Human Trafficking Hotline, U.S. National Statistics ). S

At HopeWorks Global, impact is often measured not in numbers alone, but in lives changed through presence, compassion, and unwavering commitment. The following story is shared with deep respect for privacy and dignity. Names, locations, and identifying details have been removed. What remains is the truth of transformation. When Someone Truly Listens For the purposes of this story, we will call her Grace. In late 2024, Grace reached out to us at one of the most vulnerable mome

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to confront one of the deepest moral challenges facing our communities. When we picture homelessness, we may think of someone on a street corner holding a sign, yet for many, it looks like a child sleeping in a car, a mother choosing between rent and food, or a teen drifting from couch to couch. Across the United States, according to the 2024 HUD Point-in-Time Count, approximately 653,104 people are without stable hou

September is a time to reflect on both the brokenness of our world and the hope that compassion can bring. Suicide prevention and human...

As the new school year begins, excitement fills the air. Alongside the joy of fresh notebooks and sharpened pencils, there’s an urgent...

As July comes to a close, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the myriad of accomplishments we've achieved together, as well as to...

Have you ever thought about the stories woven into the shoes you wear or the jewelry you treasure? Maybe you picked your favorite pair...

When we think of summer, we picture sunshine, freedom, and fun. School's out. Camps, travel, pool days, and sleepovers fill the calendar....

Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It is a mirror reflecting our collective journey toward justice and freedom. On June 19,...

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, it's important to remember that for many survivors of human trafficking, mental health...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  For many, it’s a time of reflection and healing a moment to pause and tend to the quiet struggles...

Maria still remembers the second night. The first night, she wrapped herself tighter inside her threadbare hoodie, knees drawn to her...

For the first time in recorded history, the number of people forcibly displaced from their homes has surpassed 110 million (Guterres,...

Bathed in sunlight and strength this is what freedom feels like. A silhouette of resilience, rising beyond shadows into dignity and...

Our daughter recently shared an introspective piece with us on this very topic. At just 14 years old, she penned a powerful article...

On March 14, 2025, I woke up to a message from Mwendwa (volunteer outreach partner) in Kenya. He had just returned from Samburu (Kenya)...

The path to creating a purpose-driven organization often begins with a deep desire to make a meaningful difference. For me, as the...