Ending violence,
delivering hope
Through peaceful prevention, education, and mentoring programs, we’ve been rescuing children and mobilizing the rising generation of leaders in areas of conflict, persecution, and trafficking around the world, for more than 125 years.
30,000 children
supported
Impacting
200+ communities
Active in
10 countries
Where will
you stand?
Child
protection
Help us find safe homes for children at risk of being forced into armed militia groups, labor and sexual exploitation.
Leadership
development
Provide opportunities to create peacemakers and allies who can instill lasting change.
Sustainable
communities
Take part in agricultural development that helps communities feed and support themselves.
Sports
strategies
Help bring sports and coaches into kids’ lives to keep them off the streets and out of harm’s way.
Educational
empowerment
Open the door to school and a life away from violence for children in conflict-ridden areas.
Arm yourself with
strategies of peace
Awake your inner leader and create lasting social change in your own life with our 30-day Love Your Enemy program. Learn strategies of positive prayer, action-filled love, and spiritual blessing for perpetrators of injustice.
Pursuing justice every day
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Reflecting on 30 Years of Hope and Change
This Thanksgiving, as we celebrate 30 years of transforming lives, we’re filled with gratitude for the countless individuals who have shaped our journey—from our founder’s visionary leadership to the generosity of our donors, partners, and supporters. To commemorate this occasion, we spoke with Marcus J. Young about how it all began, the lives changed along ...
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Amy
Amy, a young girl rescued from a horrific life of abuse and neglect, has shown remarkable resilience thanks to your support. Read her story.
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Understanding the Impact of Generational Cycles
It is really hard for us to see past our own generation these days, but if we can take a step back and look at the bigger picture that is painting, a fascinating pattern emerges.
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Fulfill your purpose
Whether questions keep you up at night or just blink in your periphery, the answer is, yes, always yes.
Yes, there is more meaning to be found in your life. Yes, you can do, grow, and be more. Yes, you can help make the world a better place. Yes, you have the courage to begin this journey.
And we can help.
Bring change into your organization
With decades of work in Southeast Asia rescuing child soldiers and building relationships with perpetrators of injustice, Marcus J. Young has insights and proven strategies for working through conflict.
Meet Tina
Orphaned at four years old, Tina was about to be sold into a human trafficking ring when a worker from one of the children’s homes we support rescued her. Finding safety was the first step. Now Tina, and so many children just like her, struggle to get an education and avoid the dangers so prevalent in her region.