Project Eden
Restoring Freedom and Future to the Vulnerable
The exploitation of young girls is a heartbreaking reality, but you have the power to change the story for those caught in its grip. Your partnership with MANNA Worldwide allows us to stand together against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. By stepping into this fight, you are not just providing a shelter; you are providing a path to true rescue and a lifetime of healing.
Our mission is to end this injustice one child at a time. Through your generosity, we provide long-term aftercare that addresses the deep physical and spiritual wounds left by exploitation. You are the hero in this story of restoration, providing the resources needed to bring these girls into a safe environment where they can finally find peace.
What is human trafficking and exploitation?
This is a crime where a human exploits or controls another human through the use of deceit, force or coercion. Most often the victims are forced into sexual acts or labor in the form of paying off some undefined form of debt. Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal businesses in the world with 40.3 million victims.
Children in particular have been most vulnerable to this crime. Small children and teenagers are easily enticed, coerced, tricked or sold by family into all forms of abuse including prostitution, molestation, labor and pornography. In the Philippines one out of every 4 children has experienced child abuse. Cebu, Philippines in particular is the #1 city in the world for child exploitation.
Cyber sexual abuse has been a rapidly growing trade in the Philippines and is often implemented by the family members surrounding the child. The child is often taught that this is how they provide for the family. Some children are sold or removed from their family and given to third parties. From here the child may disappear, be forced into prostitution, pornography or servitude. Often they are raped or beaten and have no hope of escape.
Even if the child does become free, there often needs to be a lifetime of counseling and services to help heal them from the physical and emotional trauma they have experienced. This is the service that Project Eden will provide. By supporting Project Eden, you can help us provide these services.
Your Role in the Rescue
When you support MANNA’s anti-human trafficking homes, you are investing in a comprehensive approach to freedom:
Long-Term Aftercare: You provide a safe, nurturing home where girls receive professional care, education, and the time they need to heal.
Restored Identity: You help each child rediscover her worth and dignity through the love of Christ and consistent, stable relationships.
Seeking Justice: Your support helps us work alongside local authorities and partners to bring justice to oppressors and prevent future harm.
Whole-Person Healing: You ensure that physical safety is met with spiritual hope, giving these young survivors a foundation for a new life.
Every girl deserves to grow up in safety, free from fear and exploitation. By acting as a guide, MANNA helps your gifts reach the front lines of this battle. Together, we are rescuing children from the darkest circumstances and walking with them toward a future filled with hope and purpose.