We at Courage Worldwide believe it is wrong for children to be sold for sex. We believe the very children who are being savagely exploited day after day, night after night have a unique purpose and destiny and they will never fulfill it unless someone rescues them. So we as an organization build them homes […] Read more »
I am writing this letter to say thank you. Thank you is not enough, though. I have a changed life because of what you have given. Because you have given, I have been transformed. I moved to Courage House as a young lady who believed she deserved to die and that my life truly had […] Read more »
“You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know.” ― William Wilberforce Last Friday, we were made aware of an upcoming nationwide FBI and law enforcement sting operation focused on recovering children who are being sold for sex. I was excited. Operation Cross Country—the […] Read more »
I am 6 years old. It is Wednesday night. Wednesday nights used to be tap class, but tonight my fingernails are painted a pale color and the makeup on my eyes has to be redone because I’ve rubbed it off, again. It’s not my fault. I’m trying to be good; really, I am. But this […] Read more »
Spring is upon Courage House! As nature wakes up and reminds us of its beauty, our girls are taking notice. Every day, we have newness here. Every day, we have beauty. Every day, we have hope emerging from the ashes and trauma that the girls at Courage House have experienced. Every girl who comes home […] Read more »
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something. So that’s my wish for you, and […] Read more »
I live in a world where children are sold for sex. This fact broke my heart, but when I learned children were being sold for sex in my own backyard, I became angry and vowed to do something. So, I decided to learn everything I could about this issue. I read everything on the internet […] Read more »
I came home to Courage House not knowing what to expect besides a lot of caring, loving people, which hasn’t been something all that great in my life. I haven’t been here that long, but I know this place is going to make me so much stronger than I have ever been. I have so […] Read more »
We have enjoyed witnessing the joy and wonder that has overwhelmed our girls as they experience this Christmas season, many of them for the first time. At Courage House, they have the chance to make new memories and to enjoy a holiday season without the challenges that they may have experienced in the past. They […] Read more »
It’s amazing that we are already into November, a month that always reminds me of family, festivities and thankfulness for life, liberty and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities. This past month, our Courage House Hawaii team has grown, and several new ideas have been brought to the table. We had the opportunity […] Read more »