So, following my first official day working at City of Refuge (more to follow later), I was informed that we will be going on a "reality tour" of the local fishing villages, in order to see what the life of a trafficked child is like, where they come from, etc.
Unfortunately, due to lack of government involvement, this NGO is one of the only resources available to rescue trafficked children in the area, and they are currently at maximum capacity. Any children who have living and stable family environments (many parents are tricked into giving up their children, lured by promises of free education) are returned to their families. Currently, every child at the home has either been abandoned, neglected/ abused, or orphaned.
That being said, there are some things that we can do to benefit the children currently being trafficked. Obviously they are not well taken care of, and many (MANY) are afflicted with ringworm, which untreated leads to complications and just generally terrible health. FOR 2 AMERICAN DOLLARS YOU CAN SUPPLY ONE CHILD WITH MEDICATION THAT PREVENTS RINGWORM FOR THREE MONTHS.
I will be collecting money to buy this medication, and then taking it to the children myself in the beginning of April. Please contact me ASAP about donating. Thank you!
btw, more information about the organization can be found at http://www.cityofrefugeoutreach.com/
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