Stories of hope
One Life at a Time – this is how transformation happened for Joshua
As the school year starts back up for those in the USA, we’re reflecting on the powerful role education plays in breaking cycles of exploitation and poverty. And one story that reminds us why this work matters so deeply is Joshua*.
When his mother, Sunday, was rescued from captivity in South Sudan, she carried the weight of unthinkable trauma — and the hope of a better future for her children.
The LUV Report Is Now Live — Watch the Full Update
On World Day Against Trafficking In Persons, we shared powerful updates from Sudan and South Sudan — where war, hunger, and exploitation threaten the lives of children. Watch the 30-minute LUV Report to hear what’s happening on the ground, how your support is saving lives, and how you can help us finish strong in 2025.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About LUV’s Work in Sudan & South Sudan
At Lift Up the Vulnerable, we prevent trafficking before it starts by investing in local leaders through education, protection, and economic development. From trauma-informed schools to food security and women-led businesses, these 10 behind-the-scenes facts reveal how LUV’s holistic model creates lasting impact in Sudan and South Sudan.
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3 Quick Things from LUV
We hope you are enjoying your summer! We’ve got three quick updates to share with you from our anti-trafficking network. You’re Making an Impact So far this year, 129 children vulnerable to exploitation have been rescued. LUV’s network is now providing...
Afani’s Story of Survival and Hope
As the school year draws to a close for many in the USA this May, we’re reflecting on the powerful role education plays in breaking cycles of exploitation and poverty. And one story that reminds us why this work matters so deeply is Joshua*.
When his mother, Sunday, was rescued from captivity in South Sudan, she carried the weight of unthinkable trauma — and the hope of a better future for her children.
Fill the Truck with LUV
You have a chance to stand with the world’s most vulnerable children. When you join us to Fill the Truck with LUV you help us provide and transport an entire years’ worth of life-saving and nutritious meals, medical care, and school supplies for over 1,400 students in our anti-trafficking network for the February-December 2025 school year.
Hope in every headline — our 2024 Impact Report is here
Inside this impact report, you’ll find powerful stories of lives transformed, exciting new initiatives launched last year, completed projects brought to life by compassionate donors, our vision for the future, and a look at our steadfast commitment to excellent financial stewardship.
Next Week: Join LUV at Good People Brewing Co!
Looking for something fun — and meaningful — to do next week in Birmingham? From April 14–19, Good People Brewing Co. is spotlighting Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) as their charity of the week. For every Muchacho Mexican Lager purchased that week, a portion of the...
Watch Unreported World: Life Inside Sudan’s Refugee Camps
This past Friday, a world-renowned documentary program from Channel 4 in the United Kingdom featured a critical story on the effects of conflict on the people of Sudan.
Presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, along with a small film team, travelled to the Nuba Mountains earlier this year to gain rare access to camps in Sudan — where millions of people are on the brink of starvation.
While there, they met with Ezekiel Ayub, LUV’s indigenous director, serving at Our Father’s Cleft (OFC), and saw firsthand the lifesaving work you help us make possible.
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