Stories of hope

Changemakers: From Orphan to Leader

Changemakers: From Orphan to Leader

In this season of gratitude, we’re reminded of lives that embody resilience and purpose. Few embody this truth like James Lual Atak, a founding member of our anti-trafficking network. As a trafficking survivor, he knew intimately the scars exploitation leaves on a child’s heart, mind, and body. 

Changemakers: From Child Soldier to Protector

Changemakers: From Child Soldier to Protector

James was just ten years old when he was trafficked to fight as a child soldier. In a few short months, he went from playing outside with friends to carrying an AK-47 and leading other children into war.

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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

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

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!

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

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!

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.

Easter Hope for Kids in Sudan like Romani

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…

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