We can all play a role in the pursuit of justice.

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Fighting Slavery & Other Extreme Injustice

There are an estimated 49.6 million individuals* living in slavery globally. Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.

Traffickers look for people who are susceptible for a variety of reasons, including extreme poverty, psychological or emotional vulnerability, lack of a social safety net, natural disasters, or political instability.

*Global Slavery Index

Scales of justice

JVI works on the front lines in poor and oppressed communities where the battle for justice rages daily, freeing the oppressed from slavery and other extreme injustice.

JVI is a Justice Partnership Organization

Partnership is central and enables our fight against injustice to be effective, efficient, sustainable and scalable.

Gary Haugen

"Through partnership with JVI and other effective, dedicated anti-slavery organizations, this allows the fight against slavery to actually be effective and sustainable over time."
— Gary Haugen, CEO, IJM

Michelle Mendonca

"JVI has more than a decade’s experience in providing victim-centered psychosocial support and counseling, legal assistance and services to strengthen economic resilience. Our team has visited JVI’s aftercare work in the rural communities of Bihar and are convinced of their passion and professionalism in providing assistance to victims of trafficking and bonded labour, and their families."
— Michelle Mendocna, Program Officer, The Freedom Fund

Hira Ravidas

“In my region, we have seen over a thousand people rescued and freed from bonded labor. There has been a positive change in their lifestyle because of the partnerships that have been created by JVI.”
— Hira Ravidas, Gaya Justice Hub

Dr. Alexander Philip

"It's been an incredible journey for us to work hand in hand with JVI."
— Dr. Alexander Philip, Executive Director, NIEA

HOW WE WORK

Watch the video, BEYOND FREEDOM: JUSTICE,  and see the true story of a mother and daughter overcoming the violent exploitation of sex trafficking, as told by the lawyer who fought for them.

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Our Values

Commitment to the Poor and Oppressed

We are called to serve the poor and oppressed, believing in the uniqueness, dignity and intrinsic worth of every person. We seek to protect and restore the rights and dignity of those suffering injustice while helping to transform unjust structures in the communities where they live.

Respect for Cultural Diversity

We celebrate diversity in our relationships and the rich contributions of different cultures in society. We pursue justice for all individuals, regardless of religious belief, race, ethnicity or gender.

Local Leadership

We believe that the work of justice is sustainable only if embraced and led by individuals in local communities. As an organization that seeks to equip, empower and support local justice ventures, we are committed to fostering justice solutions in partnership with local leaders, volunteers and other community members and organizations who are an integral part of these communities.

Global Engagement

We believe that the pursuit of justice is the shared responsibility of all those with the ability to help. We collaborate with justice ventures, volunteers, donors, investors and like-minded organizations through shared networks enabled by an increasingly interconnected world. We leverage resources, expertise and technology to deliver support to local justice efforts on behalf of those suffering abuse and oppression.

Christian Faith

We believe that Jesus Christ is the perfect expression of God’s love for all humanity. We maintain our Christian identity while respecting the rights of others to hold different beliefs. We seek to partner with both Christians and others in the common cause of justice.

Join the journey to transform lives and change oppressed communities, for good.