He has sent me to proclaim release to the captive…to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19 DEAR FRIENDS, As we bring another fruitful year to a close, I’d like to thank you
The war on slavery gained new ground when Justice Ventures International (JVI) along with one of our local partners, rescued two young girls, Pavi* and Nami*, from a brothel in a town in West Bengal, on December 9, 2015. Not only was
Ruling will help prevent accused from absconding “I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by men, from the cruelty of men.” from Freedom Firm vs. Commissioner of Police, Pune & Ors, quoting Mahatma Gandhi Mumbai: On
November 4, 2015, Central New Delhi Police and government officials along with Justice Ventures International (JVI) partner Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) successfully conducted a rescue operation in central Delhi. Fourteen children ranging from ages 8 to 15 years old were rescued from a
There are over 35 million slaves in the world today (Global Slavery Index). JVI has set a goal of covering 3.5 million meters by December 31, 2015 to raise awareness and funds to fight this problem. Over the last several weeks, thanks to teams
Justice Ventures International (JVI) is working to bring freedom, justice and restoration to migrant men, women and children living in Beijing, China. Over 200 million people from China’s rural areas have flooded the cities in a quest for better employment opportunities. But these migrant communities
“Gratitude is a flower that blooms in noble souls.” Pope Francis With Pope Francis visiting Washington, DC this week and the celebration of World Gratitude Day, let us take a moment to reflect on all we are thankful for. Peace: “You are
North Delhi, India Less than a week ago today, JVI and its local partners working alongside government officials rescued ten children trapped in small establishments where they were forced to make bags, caps, baked goods, and bind books for 12-14 hours a
Monday, August 17, 2015 Modern day slavery exists in many forms, from one young girl like Jyothi trafficked into domestic servitude at age 9, to Manoj, a young man, along with dozens of others, who was brutally exploited by corrupt corporate contractors
Last week, JVI and its local partners freed Jyothi,* a 14 year old girl who was forced into domestic servitude at the tender age of nine when she was trafficked to Delhi from her hometown of Odisha in 2010. Jyothi was sold
