Many girls suffer from sexual exploitation in developing countries, whether they\u2019re groomed online, selling sexual services on the streets or serving drinks to men in bars who might order them over another pint of beer.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\nWhile most people hear about these nightmares at a comfortable distance – literally thousands of miles away – Destiny Rescue sees it in the flesh. Our team has a front-row seat to see girls rescued, rehabilitated and, finally, \u201clove themselves\u201d.<\/p>\n
To capture a girl\u2019s road from darkness to light, let\u2019s begin by looking through the eyes of a rescue agent executing a covert rescue mission in Cambodia.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Covert rescue missions are when our rescue agents go undercover in sex establishments to spot child employees being sexually exploited by customers. Once found, agents build rapport before offering them a hand to a healthy future. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tStepping inside the front door of a beer garden – which is typically a sex establishment dressed like a bar – Sna, our rescue agent in Cambodia, sees male customers \u201cinappropriately\u201d touching and speaking to girl employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThey \u201cthreaten\u201d the girls to sit next to them and drink heavily, he said. The minors, commonly ages 14, 15 and 16, are filled with fear too.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tThey try to walk away,” he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWith fear, trauma and alcohol pulsing through their veins, girls typically appear unhealthy, sleep-deprived and, overall, \u201cdifferent from a normal girl,\u201d Nim, another rescue agent in Cambodia said. Their thoughts, speech and actions are slow too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLooking below the surface, Nim said the girls seem cynical, bitter, stubborn and low in self-esteem. They\u2019re also cagey when talking about themselves or their families.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tThey\u2019re \u201cnot comfortable\u201d when talking to strangers, he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe invitation
\n<\/b>These girls walk around in a hellish \u2018workplace\u2019. It\u2019s no wonder, therefore, some of them are skeptical or teary when our rescue agents, who speak with respect, offer them a way out and a bright future. Eventually, they accept or reject our extended hand, Nim said.<\/p>\n
Girls might decline as they\u2019re earning a handsome wage or need to send remittances to their low-income families. But others accept, desperate to flee the sex industry, Sna said. They\u2019re also encouraged by our rescue agents, who instill them with optimism.<\/p>\n
The girls told him, \u201cI have never heard people telling me things like this,\u201d<\/strong> he said.<\/p>\nIn the Philippines, our team and police execute raid missions. Our rescue agents find sexually-exploited children and prepare an entrapment against their trafficker. Once traffickers are caught red-handed, our team helps arrest them and rescue the children.<\/p>\n
These situations are more emotionally charged than a covert rescue.<\/p>\n
Winona, Destiny Rescue social worker in the Philippines, said most girls \u201cmanifest aggressive behavior\u201d in the aftermath of a raid mission as they\u2019re in denial of being victims of sexual exploitation. \u201cThey don\u2019t accept it easily,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\u201cThey were very emotional, shouting, talking back, cursing and acting up,\u201d Winona said.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"]()
\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tOther girls are quiet or worried about whether or not their family can visit them once they are enrolled in a government-assigned rehabilitation shelter in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSocial workers build rapport with survivors during this time of upheaval and help them through the next steps. They also check in on survivors in the months after rescue, observing \u201cmany changes\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThey look so healthy during their stay at the shelter \u2026 they understand why they were placed in the shelter, unlike before,\u201d Winona said.<\/p>\n
The warm welcome
\n<\/b>Survivors\u2019 placement after rescue is managed by the government in the Philippines, but in other rescue nations, many enter our reintegration services. In our care, they all follow a personalized rehabilitation plan, known as a freedom plan.<\/p>\n
Most survivors choose to follow their plans – teaching them how to heal, upskill and thrive – at home while a handful does so in one of our residential shelters.<\/p>\n
Sorn Mary, our caseworker in Cambodia, says our staff gives survivors a \u201cwarm welcome\u201d during their first week of reintegration at home in Cambodia. Her team pours out motivation, encouragement and the \u201clove of God,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tI assist them to know their value,\u201d Mary said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tThese survivors, who \u201clove to live in a safe environment\u201d at home, receive the warmth of their families too. Our team also teaches their parents about the ins and outs of child sex trafficking to further shield their daughters from the crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tMary, inspired by each survivor\u2019s resilience, said the girls flourish after following their programs for 12 months. They\u2019re often attending school or have landed safe employment after attending vocational classes, such as sewing or hairdressing.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"]()
\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhile harnessing skills is vital, Mary is interested in how a survivor\u2019s heart matures and softens. It\u2019s rewarding when they \u201clove themselves, value themselves, work hard and persevere, have hope in life, and especially when they believe in Jesus,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\nTheir families are also proud of their girl\u2019s recovery, independence and strength to permanently turn their backs on the sex industry.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tThe families are especially happy,\u201d Mary said. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhat\u2019s more for families, Daroith, a fellow caseworker in Cambodia, said a girl\u2019s victory over the sex trade also breaks the \u201cchain of exploitation from their family\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAfter 12 months of reintegration, Daroith said survivors also learn how to stay healthy, conquer future obstacles and handle their emotions. \u201cI want to let all the girls know that they are loved and valued as I once was an orphan and hopeless girl,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes
\n<\/b>While our frontline staff may get the privilege of supporting survivors in person, our organization has many members helping girls behind the scenes in countries far away.<\/p>\n
Destiny Rescue has teams on the battleground in eight rescue nations worldwide, but also staff in funding nations, New Zealand, Australia and the United States. They each help gather donations to fuel our mission to rescue girls and help them stay free.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tOur goal is that each child we rescue is empowered to remain free from exploitation<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n
\n\t\n\t\tTheir workspace might look like an air-conditioned office rather than a dark bar in Cambodia, but they\u2019re still watching, supporting and energized by a girl\u2019s journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nJill McBain, Destiny Rescue director of people and culture in the United States, said she is inspired to work well in her role when hearing about a survivor\u2019s rescue and reintegration, especially as her work can be \u201ctedious\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI may never get a chance to meet those we rescue, but their freedom and success help me focus on what matters most,\u201d McBain said.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tMy work is a tiny part of those rescue stories.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tMcBain helps survivors in developing countries by ensuring our organization is legally compliant, and team members are supported and part of healthy team culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c[I make sure] every team member is valued, every voice is heard, and each teammate has the skills and tools we need to fulfill our mission together,\u201d McBain said.<\/p>\n
Anyone can fight
\n<\/b>Eva, Destiny Rescue chief financial officer in the United States, said it \u201calways helps\u201d knowing she\u2019s playing a role in supporting a girl\u2019s road from abuse to freedom.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy job is mostly in the background in an office, which suits my skills and temperament, but seeing success in our mission is definitely motivation to keep going when things get hard,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Eva supports our global mission by making sure our organization is transparent, held accountable and keeps a \u201ctrustworthy reputation\u201d to invite people to donate. \u201cMy goal in my role is to help maintain and grow the integrity of our organization,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
People don\u2019t need to sign employment papers for Destiny Rescue to play a role in crushing child sex trafficking worldwide. Eva said anyone could \u201cgive what they have,\u201d whether it\u2019s time, prayer, donations or educating others about the crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t![]()
\n\t\t\t\tEveryone can play a part in ending child sex trafficking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tMany girls are weary, hurting, and abused in sex establishments in developing nations, but their lives can be rescued and restored. Donate today<\/strong> to help set a girl on her journey from misery to a healthy, thriving life. You play a vital role in our relentless mission to rescue children from exploitation.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDonate with confidence<\/h3>\nOver the last three years, 82% of every dollar we spent was used for programs that benefit the children we defend.<\/h4>\n
Destiny Rescue is recognized by Guidestar, Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau and Excellence in Giving for our commitment to transparency, accountability and financial integrity.<\/p>\n
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Covert Rescue<\/h5>\n
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Covert rescue missions are when our rescue agents go undercover in sex establishments to spot child employees being sexually exploited by customers. Once found, agents build rapport before offering them a hand to a healthy future. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Stepping inside the front door of a beer garden – which is typically a sex establishment dressed like a bar – Sna, our rescue agent in Cambodia, sees male customers \u201cinappropriately\u201d touching and speaking to girl employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n They \u201cthreaten\u201d the girls to sit next to them and drink heavily, he said. The minors, commonly ages 14, 15 and 16, are filled with fear too.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n They try to walk away,” he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n With fear, trauma and alcohol pulsing through their veins, girls typically appear unhealthy, sleep-deprived and, overall, \u201cdifferent from a normal girl,\u201d Nim, another rescue agent in Cambodia said. Their thoughts, speech and actions are slow too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Looking below the surface, Nim said the girls seem cynical, bitter, stubborn and low in self-esteem. They\u2019re also cagey when talking about themselves or their families.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n They\u2019re \u201cnot comfortable\u201d when talking to strangers, he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The invitation Girls might decline as they\u2019re earning a handsome wage or need to send remittances to their low-income families. But others accept, desperate to flee the sex industry, Sna said. They\u2019re also encouraged by our rescue agents, who instill them with optimism.<\/p>\n The girls told him, \u201cI have never heard people telling me things like this,\u201d<\/strong> he said.<\/p>\n In the Philippines, our team and police execute raid missions. Our rescue agents find sexually-exploited children and prepare an entrapment against their trafficker. Once traffickers are caught red-handed, our team helps arrest them and rescue the children.<\/p>\n These situations are more emotionally charged than a covert rescue.<\/p>\n Winona, Destiny Rescue social worker in the Philippines, said most girls \u201cmanifest aggressive behavior\u201d in the aftermath of a raid mission as they\u2019re in denial of being victims of sexual exploitation. \u201cThey don\u2019t accept it easily,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \u201cThey were very emotional, shouting, talking back, cursing and acting up,\u201d Winona said.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n Other girls are quiet or worried about whether or not their family can visit them once they are enrolled in a government-assigned rehabilitation shelter in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Social workers build rapport with survivors during this time of upheaval and help them through the next steps. They also check in on survivors in the months after rescue, observing \u201cmany changes\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey look so healthy during their stay at the shelter \u2026 they understand why they were placed in the shelter, unlike before,\u201d Winona said.<\/p>\n The warm welcome Most survivors choose to follow their plans – teaching them how to heal, upskill and thrive – at home while a handful does so in one of our residential shelters.<\/p>\n Sorn Mary, our caseworker in Cambodia, says our staff gives survivors a \u201cwarm welcome\u201d during their first week of reintegration at home in Cambodia. Her team pours out motivation, encouragement and the \u201clove of God,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n I assist them to know their value,\u201d Mary said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n These survivors, who \u201clove to live in a safe environment\u201d at home, receive the warmth of their families too. Our team also teaches their parents about the ins and outs of child sex trafficking to further shield their daughters from the crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Mary, inspired by each survivor\u2019s resilience, said the girls flourish after following their programs for 12 months. They\u2019re often attending school or have landed safe employment after attending vocational classes, such as sewing or hairdressing.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n While harnessing skills is vital, Mary is interested in how a survivor\u2019s heart matures and softens. It\u2019s rewarding when they \u201clove themselves, value themselves, work hard and persevere, have hope in life, and especially when they believe in Jesus,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n Their families are also proud of their girl\u2019s recovery, independence and strength to permanently turn their backs on the sex industry.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The families are especially happy,\u201d Mary said. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n What\u2019s more for families, Daroith, a fellow caseworker in Cambodia, said a girl\u2019s victory over the sex trade also breaks the \u201cchain of exploitation from their family\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After 12 months of reintegration, Daroith said survivors also learn how to stay healthy, conquer future obstacles and handle their emotions. \u201cI want to let all the girls know that they are loved and valued as I once was an orphan and hopeless girl,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Behind the scenes Destiny Rescue has teams on the battleground in eight rescue nations worldwide, but also staff in funding nations, New Zealand, Australia and the United States. They each help gather donations to fuel our mission to rescue girls and help them stay free.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Our goal is that each child we rescue is empowered to remain free from exploitation<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n Their workspace might look like an air-conditioned office rather than a dark bar in Cambodia, but they\u2019re still watching, supporting and energized by a girl\u2019s journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jill McBain, Destiny Rescue director of people and culture in the United States, said she is inspired to work well in her role when hearing about a survivor\u2019s rescue and reintegration, especially as her work can be \u201ctedious\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI may never get a chance to meet those we rescue, but their freedom and success help me focus on what matters most,\u201d McBain said.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n My work is a tiny part of those rescue stories.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n McBain helps survivors in developing countries by ensuring our organization is legally compliant, and team members are supported and part of healthy team culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c[I make sure] every team member is valued, every voice is heard, and each teammate has the skills and tools we need to fulfill our mission together,\u201d McBain said.<\/p>\n Anyone can fight \u201cMy job is mostly in the background in an office, which suits my skills and temperament, but seeing success in our mission is definitely motivation to keep going when things get hard,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Eva supports our global mission by making sure our organization is transparent, held accountable and keeps a \u201ctrustworthy reputation\u201d to invite people to donate. \u201cMy goal in my role is to help maintain and grow the integrity of our organization,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n People don\u2019t need to sign employment papers for Destiny Rescue to play a role in crushing child sex trafficking worldwide. Eva said anyone could \u201cgive what they have,\u201d whether it\u2019s time, prayer, donations or educating others about the crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Everyone can play a part in ending child sex trafficking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n Many girls are weary, hurting, and abused in sex establishments in developing nations, but their lives can be rescued and restored. Donate today<\/strong> to help set a girl on her journey from misery to a healthy, thriving life. You play a vital role in our relentless mission to rescue children from exploitation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t Destiny Rescue is recognized by Guidestar, Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau and Excellence in Giving for our commitment to transparency, accountability and financial integrity.<\/p>\n Discover how girls reclaim their lives after being ‘waitresses’ at bars. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6822,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,40],"tags":[13,26,83],"class_list":["post-6820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn","category-stories","tag-cambodia","tag-reintegration","tag-the-philippines"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![](\"https:\/\/www.destinyrescue.org\/wp-content\/themes\/destinyrescue\/images\/quote.svg\")
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\n<\/b>These girls walk around in a hellish \u2018workplace\u2019. It\u2019s no wonder, therefore, some of them are skeptical or teary when our rescue agents, who speak with respect, offer them a way out and a bright future. Eventually, they accept or reject our extended hand, Nim said.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.destinyrescue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/eyes-5-Philippines.jpg\")
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\n<\/b>Eva, Destiny Rescue chief financial officer in the United States, said it \u201calways helps\u201d knowing she\u2019s playing a role in supporting a girl\u2019s road from abuse to freedom.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tDonate with confidence<\/h3>\n
Over the last three years, 82% of every dollar we spent was used for programs that benefit the children we defend.<\/h4>\n
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\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nWe are grateful for your generosity and promise to use your donation in the most effective way possible. All donations designated for specific funds will be applied to those projects and to administering the gifts. At least 80 percent of your designated gift will go to programs that defend kids. Gifts that cannot be used for a particular project, due to over or under-funding, will be directed to Destiny Rescue\u2019s most urgent needs. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that Destiny Rescue has control over the use of all donated funds.<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"