About Human Trafficking

• We must do all we can to educate people.
• We must give to the cause and ask for these that are forsaken.
• We must pray.

In Bulgaria, missionaries James and Nikki Scott saw the need.   They will give direction to the Bulgaria Home of Hope. James has worked part time at a language school and therefore has contacts in the business community.  This will be a great asset in helping young ladies find employment.   To raise $6000 means placing young ladies in a home for a year, to receive teaching about Christ and His person.

James is 32 years old.   Nikki is 29.  James’ father is a Foursquare pastor in Lubbock TX., although he grew up in Southern California.  They presently live in Plovdiv where the Bulgaria Home of Hope will be. They are dedicated to leading the Bulgaria Home of Hope.  Barnabas Task is behind them 100 per cent.

In a recent article from a Bulgarian newspaper, the following was reported:

“The extent of the problem was absolutely stunning – according to the information provided by Face to Face, every year the illicit trade in human beings brings in an estimated $7 billion to $13 billion. In Europe alone, more than 500 000 people become victims of human trafficking annually, the majority of them women and girls forced to work in the sex trade. According to 2003 statistics, more than 10 000 of these were Bulgarian girls involved in prostitution. Another study from 2003 says that 11.2 per cent of all women forced to be prostitutes in Germany were Bulgarians. However, even these figures might be somewhat low: “There are statistics, but I don’t personally believe in the statistics,” Georgieva says. “For me, when we talk about human trafficking and the victims of human trafficking, the statistics are like an iceberg – the tip of the iceberg. But the real number of young people who have become victims is the lower part.”

For more information go to humantrafficing.org.  There are many more.

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A brief history

More than two years ago Bulgaria missionaries James and Nikki Scott began helping an orphanage with various projects.  Although they worked with everyone, a special interest was fostered with older children.  In Eastern Europe,  these older children (young ladies) come out of state run orphanages without skill, a place to live and without sustenance.  “One of the things that concerned us,” said James, “ was that there was nothing provided by the State (government) for the orphans after graduating from high school.  They are simply kicked out of the orphanage.  Some can find extended family to live with but the majority are just put into a position to ‘sink or swim’.”   It is in this environment,  that  human traffickers prey on these young ladies with promises that cannot be kept.  This is a tragedy that takes place throughout Eastern Europe.

Thus a missing link in care for orphans.  And an opportunity to fight against Human Trafficking.  What is happening to these young ladies?  Where do they go?  To be blunt and to the point, young ladies are promised a cup of hot coffee, maybe a blanket and maybe even a bed to sleep in.  But after the offer is accepted, these girls are never seen again.  In other scenarios, the word picture is not a described process, but rather a violent image of corruption and human trafficking.  The end result is slavery and violation of inherent rights that all human beings should have.

The  vision  is to create a one to two year program where  these young ladies  learn “life skill’s” such as budgeting, work ethic, paying ones bills, etc.  and securing excellent employment.   Eventually,  leaving Bulgaria’s Home of  Hope with solid employment as competent young adults is a priority goal.

The need is simple.  The Bulgaria’s Home of Hope is an expression of God’s love  where the young ladies have a safe place, are mentored/discipled, healed and cared for, learn skills and are able to mature in preparation for entry into their world.  I truly believe that this is a solid defense against Human Trafficking.

It is the intention of Barnabas Task to be a voice for this cause.  One hundred per cent (100 %) of the monies we raise for this will go to Bulgaria’s Home of Hope.  I just received $100 from my sister for Bulgaria.  It has been placed into an account (all of it) to send to Bulgaria.  I am asking you to prayerfully consider giving so that young ladies can be placed in a home.

So what’s the Wish List?-To raise enough money to provide two homes by Dec. 31.  That’s what I want for Christmas! The goal is $12,000.  I will keep a running total on the web site every day.   For the sake of integrity, a pastor in Indiana has promised to take a Christmas offering in his church for this cause.  Would you join him and others?   Will you help?  Make your checks payable to Barnabas Task and send them to:

Barnabas Task, 10917 Summer Chase Rd., Fort Wayne, IN  46818.

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