The Philippine Statistics Authority reports that children are the third poorest primary sector in the Philippines. There is an estimates that there are about 2.5 million orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children in the country, making them fall prey to exploitation. 

Abandoned children in the Philippines face a multitude of challenges, the most significant being sex trafficking. Child prostitution is a grave issue prevalent in the Philippines, and it poses a substantial threat to the well-being of these children. Due to their vulnerable circumstances, they become targets for exploitation and are lured, kidnapped, and forced into prostitution.

The children in this area face exploitation by gangs and are also vulnerable to natural disasters and environmental degradation. Without sufficient protection or support systems, these vulnerabilities most affect these children.

The dire effects of homelessness denies individuals access to education and vital social services, leaving them exposed to the horrors of sex trafficking. Even children as young as 13 months are forced into unsafe environments, perpetuating the cycle of child prostitution. It is imperative to expand educational opportunities and establish secure shelters to equip these individuals with the necessary tools for a better future. Furthermore, we must confront social discrimination head-on to ensure that these individuals are no longer marginalized and overlooked by society.

In a place of great need, Mellanny and Chad of Kids Hope Ministry have answered God's call to assist children and families in crisis. They provide a secure haven for children to recover from the trauma of abuse, fulfill their basic needs, and envelop them in love so they can thrive, learn, and experience the love of Jesus.

Kids Hope Ministry operates educational centers that house, feed, and educate children and families affected by sex trafficking. They also ensure that 600 students receive education and school supplies each year, at a cost of $12 per student. They urgently require a minimum of $1,000 each month to commence operations, and they are seeking ongoing support of $13,000 monthly to sustain the existing centers and rescue families from the streets.

We have established a Zeffey page specifically dedicated to school supplies, providing a convenient method for individuals to become monthly supporters of our Ministry.

Join us in supporting the Kids Hope Ministry, which is fighting against the sex trafficking of children in the heart of the Philippines. Every child is made in the image of God, designed for dignity, the Father's love, kindness, and mercy. Please help us by donating and continuing to share this to help and aid in this fight. Your support is vital and makes a critical difference in the future of a generation and the nation of the Philippines.

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