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How ADRA Rescued a Young Girl from Trafficking and Reunited Her with Her Family<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year on World Trafficking Day (July 30), we pause to remember the millions of lives affected by human trafficking\u2014especially children and adolescents who are often the most vulnerable. At ADRA International, our mission is rooted in justice, compassion, and love<\/em>. These values guide our efforts to protect, support, and restore the lives of those at risk of exploitation, including migrant children crossing dangerous borders alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One such story is that of Emily Valentina Lores Carrasquel, a 12-year-old Venezuelan girl whose life was dramatically altered by a moment of misplaced trust\u2014but who found safety and hope again through ADRA\u2019s care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Journey Fueled by Love\u2014and Misinformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Emily had lived in Colombia with her family for six years after fleeing economic instability in Venezuela. One day, a friend persuaded her to escape to Peru, saying, \u201cIf you love me, you\u2019ll come.\u201d<\/em> Emily went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once in Peru, Emily found herself isolated and unsupported. Her friend and her friend\u2019s boyfriend worked while Emily stayed alone, wandering beaches and streets. Eventually, tensions rose, and Emily was left entirely on her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With no resources or safe contacts, she tried to reach Ecuador. At the border, she met Venezuelans who pointed her toward ADRA\u2019s Comprehensive Care Space in Huaquillas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Safe Space in the Midst of Crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At ADRA, Emily was welcomed with open arms. Our staff offered her more than just food and shelter\u2014they provided her with medical care, emotional support, and, most importantly, safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey received me well and today I feel fine\u2026 Iliana and Michel treat me well. They take me to the doctor when I feel bad, give me food, and a safe place to sleep,\u201d Emily shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond meeting immediate needs, ADRA worked to reunite Emily with her mother, Sanyelis, in Colombia. After weeks of coordination and communication, that long-awaited reunion happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo see Emily again after 2\u20133 months… I\u2019m just so grateful to ADRA,\u201d said Sanyelis. \u201cThey helped me get here, they never lost contact, and they took such good care of my daughter. May God bless them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preventing Trafficking Through Awareness and Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ADRA\u2019s work goes far beyond emergency response. As part of our safeguarding efforts, we empower communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to trafficking risks\u2014especially for women, children, and migrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt ADRA, we raise awareness in communities and amongst staff to make sure they know how to identify and prevent trafficking of people,\u201d says Beryl Hartmann, Director of Safeguarding for ADRA International.
 
 \u201cThis is part of our wholistic approach to ensuring the safety of everyone we work with,\u201d says Hartmann. \u201cOur teams are driven by justice, guided by compassion, and sustained through love, help reunite families, protect the displaced, and offer a way forward when all seems lost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily\u2019s story is just one example of the kind of impact this approach can have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Message to Other Young People<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Emily now has a message for other youth who may feel pressured to run or leave home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNever leave your house without your mother\u2019s permission. There are many dangers\u2014kidnappings, rapes, and more. It\u2019s better to travel with your family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can Help Fight Human Trafficking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On this World Trafficking Day, you can be part of this life-saving work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Pray for vulnerable children<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Support ADRA\u2019s trafficking response and safeguarding initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Share stories like Emily\u2019s to raise awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Because every child deserves to be safe. Every mother deserves to hold her child again. And every person deserves to live free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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