Statistics, Children, and You
You’ve seen it on the internet. Estimates say that there are 27 million slaves in the world today. And some report that every year over one million children are trafficked worldwide. There’s a problem with statistics like this. They dehumanize the issue.
In our work with trafficked and exploited children, we’ve never met a statistic. We’ve only met children-children who have suffered needlessly.
Certain natural and economic disasters may be inevitable. We cannot prevent earthquakes and tsunamis. We cannot prevent droughts or floods. And we may not be able to end world hunger. But we do know this: No child has to be raped. No child has to be sold into prostitution. No child should be made to be someone’s slave. No child should be victimized like this.
No child should become a statistic.
There are 27 million slaves in the world today. And over one million children will be trafficked this year. And then there is you-an individual who can make a difference. Be numbered among those who are helping children to live free lives. Be someone who counts for these children.
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Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed.
Isaiah 1:17 NLT
