Stories of hope
What Conflict Has to Do with Trafficking and How We Break the Cycle
In conflict zones like Sudan and South Sudan, war and instability fuel the rise of human trafficking. At Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV), we’ve seen how violence fractures families, disrupts education, and creates the perfect conditions for traffickers to exploit the most vulnerable — especially children. But there’s hope. Through locally-led efforts focused on protection, education, and leadership development, LUV interrupts this cycle and empowers communities to build a safer, more resilient future. Learn how we’re transforming lives—and how you can help.
From Desperation to Healing
At a rural medical clinic in South Sudan, a desperate father carried his only child to Lift Up the Vulnerable’s team, pleading for help. His two-year-old daughter, Agor, was born with a rare and life-threatening condition that could only be corrected by surgery far beyond their reach. With tears, prayers, and the support of compassionate donors, hope broke through despair — opening the door for Agor to receive the life-saving treatment she needs.
3 Quick Things from LUV This Fall
We hope you are enjoying the start of Autumn and the new school year! We’ve got three quick updates to share with you from our anti-trafficking network. You’re Making an Impact For 20 years, LUV has been called to warzones — where children and women are...
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Seeds of Change for Women in South Sudan
Did you know the food security is often the tipping point that leads to individuals and families being less vulnerable to human trafficking? Our partners at Hope For South Sudan (HFSS), located near the South Sudan and Uganda border in Eastern Equatoria,...
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Every day, with a simple twist of a knob, clean water flows from our sinks and showers. A bus arrives nearby to pick up children for school, or a guardian offers door-to-door drop-off. With a quick call, a medical appointment can be scheduled for a check-up or urgent need. These conveniences are so typical that most of us don’t even consider what life would be like without them.
Surviving Against the Odds
In South Sudan, with the world’s third lowest literacy rate, ongoing conflict and economic instability, along with a scarcity of educational resources and qualified teachers, severely limit access to quality education. This lack of schooling exposes children and women to heightened risks like human trafficking…
Let’s Get Stronger Together!
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will not only elevate your personal well-being but also help to strengthen LUV? We’re thrilled to invite you to join our LUV Strong campaign!
Empowering Lives Through Your Generosity
Ensuring safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for all children is critical to our work at LUV. Our local partners provide physical protection and spiritual counseling to help the children in our anti-trafficking network become empowered and grow in resiliency.
LUV’s Impact Report is Now Available!
We are excited to share this 2023 Impact Report with you, offering you a glimpse into the far-reaching effects of your generosity and the tangible outcomes of your investment in hope. We take our commitment to financial integrity seriously, and your trust in us is deeply appreciated.
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