For years, Marlene was trapped in sexual exploitation far from home. Fear overtook her when a friend from the brothel was murdered. Bolivia has one of the highest femicide rates in the world; every three days a woman is murdered, and women in prostitution face an even higher risk.
Read MoreWith our new name, we seek to communicate all that we hope and strive for: renewed identity, goodness, health and wholeness for sexually exploited women and their children in Bolivia.
Read MoreWhen Andrés invited us to Casa Esperanza, there was so much distrust that few of us accepted. Some went only for the material help but others went because we wanted out, we wanted to see if someone could do something for us, if someone could help us leave the brothels or at least give us hope.
Read More“There is a bittersweetness to everything we do as parents. We love them, raise them and then, with a mix of pride and pain, we must let them go.”
Read MoreExploitation and abuse impart lasting trauma on survivors and their families. The children of survivors are subjected to extreme stressors, often requiring intensive support and therapy to recover and thrive. Such was the case for Ada* and her children, Valentina* and Feliciano*.
Read MoreIn the city of El Alto, legally there's recognition that pornographic content fuels violence, gender discrimination and reinforces harmful stereotypes against women. However, putting this law into action seems like an insurmountable challenge.
Read MoreI have had the privilege to partner with Project Suma on multiple occasions, and they are very much doing God’s work in Bolivia!
Read MoreDid you know? Bolivia ranks second to last in a global study of 142 countries rating systems of criminal justice. “Someone who sexually assaults a child in Bolivia is more likely to die slipping in the shower or bathtub than to sentenced to jail for their crime.” - Gary Haugen, Founder IJM
Read MoreAt 14 year's old, Mariel found herself pregnant, without support from her parents and no place to live.
Read MoreWith 2023 drawing to a close, we have been reflecting on the year’s progress and all the inspiring accomplishments you’ve made possible with your support.
Read MoreOn October 3, 2003 The House of Hope opened its doors as a place of hospitality and care. We began by simply building relationships, listening to stories & sharing some of our own.
Read MoreThese days, as a result of our stellar team’s relentless visits to the streets and health centers, a new woman shows up at the Casa de Esperanza every day on average.
Read MoreLa Casa de Esperanza still overlooks Carrasco Street and stands as a profound testimony of God’s power and faithfulness!
Read MoreWhen I was nine years old, he said, "I believe in you. I know that one day you will lead something significant…
Read MoreSi no tengamos cuidado, una narración sensacionalista disfrazada de verdad no solo puede ser engañosa, sino también aumentar el miedo y el daño injustificado.
Read MoreAwareness is important and our active response is desperately needed. But first, it's important to also be informed and discerning.
Read MoreEarlier this year, to symbolically mark the passing of leadership from Founder to National Director, I gifted Doris a prayer tallit from Jerusalem…
Read MoreSeeing this community grow into itself over the past months has taught me so much about what it means to be a Christian. Christian community had never been modeled with such integrity before in my life.
Read MoreWe were thrilled to be able to spend time with the team and learn about the fantastic and life changing work Project Suma does for victims of trafficking.
Read More“The only value I knew was my body.” - Bonnie, FCF
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