Fight Human Trafficking + Child Exploitation

It has been estimated that as often as every two minutes around the world, a life is being bought and sold as if it were merely a commodity to be traded. Human beings – image bearers of God – are being captured, exploited. The exact numbers are hard to track, often inconsistent, and presumably underreported, yet they are a global reality steadily trending higher at an alarming pace.

Join the Fight

The Issue

Human trafficking at a glance

Human trafficking is a billion dollar industry, garnering more than $150 billion annually

  • The United States leads all other nations in consumption. Trafficking has been reported in all 50 states.
  • One in four victims is a child.
  • 70 percent of victims are female.

Child exploitation at a glance

Child sexual exploitation, a grave issue, remains widespread, impacting millions of minors globally.

  • Number of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse worldwide in 2021.
  • The United States hosts more websites with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) than any other nation in the world.
  • Every minute, 156 child sexual abuse images and videos depicting children's worst moments are being traded, distributed, and shared across the world through the darkest parts of the internet.

Your Role

Join Us in this fight

The Rescue Team is an army of people committed to engaging, inspiring, and equipping others in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation.

Defender

DE·FEND·ER

noun

Those committed to financially supporting the costs incurred in the fight against human trafficking. In addition to monthly giving, when a need arises, this is the team who steps up to meet it.

The Defenders’ Impact in Action

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Four Girls Rescued from One of the Most Dangerous Occupations in the World
Meatpacking is known to be one of the world's most dangerous occupations. It requires workers to operate inside a factory full of lethal materials.…
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New Safe Homes Will Serve 32 Survivors of Child Exploitation and Trafficking in Thailand
The Compassionate Hope Tebow Village of Hope near Bangkok will be a haven for children who are survivors of child exploitation and trafficking. The…
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“Operation Renewed Hope II": In Pursuit of the 50,000+ Unidentified Children
Following Operation Renewed Hope in August 2023, a first-of-its-kind operation that helped identify 316 previously unknown child victims of sexual…

Advocate

AD·VO·CATE

noun

The ones bringing awareness to human trafficking by raising their voices in their own communities. Through fundraising and networking, this team’s primary role in the battle is to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Prayer Warrior

AD·VO·CATE

noun

Those who have partnered with TTF’s Prayer Ministry in consistent, intentional, and guided prayer for those rescuing and being rescued. When lives are at stake, this is the team that will stop and pray.

The Strategy

The Solution

Though a solution to human trafficking can be daunting to consider, we serve a God for whom nothing is impossible.

As the Tim Tebow Foundation continues to fight in the rescue mission He has called us to, we are committed to supporting those affected by this crime against humanity in three ways:

  1. Prevention We are dedicated to ending the cycle of human trafficking and child exploitation before it begins through prevention with education, training, and advocacy. We proactively come alongside at-risk families and provide education to support and strengthen the family unit. Through advocacy, we can influence new policies and legislation to protect those who are vulnerable to human trafficking and exploitation.
  2. Rescue We are actively responding to the crisis by partnering with those executing physical rescue missions and those providing for the immediate needs of survivors.
  3. Survivor Care We are deeply committed to supporting survivors’ long-term recovery through communities of care, providing them with tools for physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual healing; thus empowering their liberation from the cycle of trauma abuse in their lives and find their new life of freedom in Christ.

Our global impact

The Tim Tebow Foundation is committed to advancing this fight for the millions who have been trafficked, exploited, and who are at risk of becoming victims. Through direct services as well as partnerships with more than a dozen other ministries, the Tim Tebow Foundation is currently fighting human trafficking and child exploitation around the world. The foundation currently operates 8 safe homes and partners in 35 more to support survivors as they heal and transition back into a life of freedom.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT COUNTRIES ARE YOU SERVING IN? WHICH ORGANIZATIONS ARE YOU PARTNERING WITH?

TTF is currently serving both domestically and internationally in more than a dozen different countries. For the safety and security of both the victims and the rescue operations on the front lines, we are unable to disclose more specific details, such as names or locations.

WHAT TYPE OF WORK IS THE FOUNDATION DOING TO IMPACT THE CRISIS?

The foundation is engaged in three phases of impact: through prevention with international community resource centers that come alongside at-risk families providing training and support to strengthen the family unit, preventing them from being taken advantage of in their vulnerability or having to turn their children into commodities out of desperation; through the support of rescue operations that extract victims from the darkest of places and bring them to safety; and through survivor care by creating a holistic community of care that addresses survivors’ physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in long-term residential settings that nurture their healing and give them the tools for a life of freedom.

HOW CAN MY ORGANIZATION PARTNER WITH YOURS?

At this time, we are focusing our efforts on deepening our impact through our current strategic partnerships. We are encouraged to know that there are many who share our passion for this fight and encouraged by the momentum and awareness created by each of us lifting our voices to put a stop to human trafficking. 

HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE WORK YOU ARE DOING?

  • Pray: The human trafficking industry is an exceptionally dark place, and those victimized by it and those working to end it need your prayers. We also ask that you pray for God’s blessings upon TTF as we move forward in carrying out our part of the mission. 
  • Give: We invite you to prayerfully consider supporting us financially. The mission is great, and it comes at a cost. But through your donations, we can make a real and lasting impact in the war against human trafficking. 100% of all giving goes directly towards ministry initiatives. 
  • Educate Yourself: We have included multiple website links below where you can learn more about this global atrocity that is taking place in every country around the world and in every state within the U.S. It is closer to home than most people think and the first step in creating change is understanding the problem. 
  • Raise Awareness: We would love for you to share with your community about the work TTF is doing. You can follow us on all major social media platforms, as well as join our email community where you can receive the latest information and news. 
  • Build Community: The unfortunate reality of human trafficking is that it is happening everywhere. We encourage you to be intentional with your community - check in on your friends consistently, build relationships with the at-risk in your community, keep your eyes open and don’t be afraid to ask hard questions. Solid support systems can prevent trafficking from happening before it can occur. 

WHAT DO I DO IF I SUSPECT HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

If someone is in immediate danger, please call your local authorities at 911. To request a child welfare check in non-emergent situations, please call 311. If you suspect human trafficking, call the human trafficking hotline: 1-888-373-7888 (TTY:711) or text 233-7333. Or join in the web chat: Click HERE. 

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING CRISIS?

Here are a few resources we recommend. 

CALL THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-373-7888 OR TEXT "HELP" TO BEFREE (233733)

ANTI-TRAFFICKING HOTLINE ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO TAKE REPORTS OF POTENTIAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING.