Stories of hope
When Hope Steps In: Nania’s Story + An Invitation to Take a Stand
At the start of the year, millions of girls face heightened risk as conflict, poverty, and displacement strip away safety and education. Learn how early intervention is protecting girls like Nania from child marriage and stopping exploitation before it begins — and how you can take action.
Celebrating 20 Years of Transforming Lives
For two decades, Lift Up the Vulnerable has stood in some of the hardest places on earth — the warzones of Sudan and South Sudan — to protect children and women most at risk of human trafficking. Built on local leadership and lasting trust, LUV’s network provides safety, education, and economic opportunities that prevent exploitation before it begins. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, you can join this historic mission and bring hope where no one else will go.
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.
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Easter Hope for Kids in Sudan like Romani
Romani*, whose story reflects the harsh realities faced by many in Sudan. After enduring months on the run, Romani and his mother have finally found safety. His home city of Omdurman (a critical point for supply routes near to Khartoum) was besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), his house was destroyed, their goods were taken, and his family’s lives upended…
Human Trafficking Unmasked: What You Missed
Recently we hosted an enlightening panel discussion on the pressing issue of human trafficking and how each of us can take a stand toward prevention…
Happy LUV Day! Embrace Love’s Power to Transform Lives
Today, as the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, we reflect on the transformative power of agape love — the selfless and sacrificial love that Jesus exemplified for us and that embraces children like Ahmad*, fleeing from conflict in Sudan…
Ignite Love, Invest in Hope: Join the Month of LUV Celebration!
In honor of the upcoming International Day of LUV (aka Valentine’s Day), we have made it our tradition to celebrate for an entire month! This observance is rooted in our desire for the world to know that genuine love, at its core, is about caring for those in need — especially the most vulnerable orphans and widows in their distress…
Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking: Join Our January Panel Discussion
Lift Up the Vulnerable (LUV) is hosting an enlightening panel discussion with global anti-trafficking experts.
How Poverty Exacerbates Human Trafficking
Join LUV and MINN January 18 for an evening of networking and information on the ways poverty makes people more vulnerable to exploitation, and share how LUVs model helps to prevent trafficking in warzones…
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