5 weeks ago was the International Justice Mission Benefit dinner. We weren’t sure how Amelie was going to do with a babysitter so I invited my friend Laura to attend the event with me. They told wonderful stories about the work they are doing around the world to fight for the poor. It is amazing what IJM is doing day in and day out around the world. Fighting for people living lives that we in America could barely imagine. Children as young as 5 in brothels, widows having their land stolen, entire families working off a years old debt in a brick factory. A few days before this dinner they secured the release of more than 500 people from a brick kiln in India – men, women and children suddenly free. IJM works after the release to help them and other victims return to their old life or start fresh in a safer place. The story of the 500 is on their website.
Mike and I are regular supporters of IJM and I encourage you to find out more about them and what they do around the world here.
I know I say it a lot, but YOU can make a difference. I may not be able to go to India and save a family from slavery or go to Cambodia and rescue a child from a brothel, but I can help fund those who do. Everyone can do something!
God bless IJM and all their worldwide employees and their unwavering fight for justice.