Justice

The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) provides the Deaf community in Jamaica with a language, education, mentoring, and an opportunity to encounter the gospel.

Since the fall of communism, Romania has been putting itself back together. However, there is still significant government corruption, a lack of trust, and skepticism that hard work, courage, and perseverance can pay off.

In many countries, it has become culturally acceptable for families to sell their children to make ends meet. Child sex slavery is a massive industry: 1.2 million children are sold globally each year.

Bob Abel works with Remember Nhu, an organization that works to end child sex slavery in 13 countries. Remember Nhu uses a prevention model that keeps children out of the sex trade before they’re sold, leading to whole communities that have put sex brokers out of business.

Lois's family taught her what love is, gave her a shoulder to lean on, and encouraged her as she grew up. She says, "Without them, I would not be the person I am today."

Unfortunately, around half of the children in Botshabelo, South Africa, do not have a supportive family, either because they are orphans or their parents are unable to care for them. These children often end up in institutional care or are forced to fend for themselves.

A son and mother working together for peace and justice, Josh and Sally Vis seek a political conversation in the U.S. that is pro-Palestinian, pro-Israeli, and pro-peace. To this end, Josh and Sally educate individuals about the injustices of the Israeli occupation of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. They also offer individuals opportunities to support Palestinians, Israelis, and others who seek an alleviation of and ultimately an end to the Israeli occupation.

Olivia Holt discovered her call to mission while serving in Nicaragua through the RCA Volunteer Engagement program. 

Human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation are happening in our own communities and around the world. God has called Jennifer Lucking to come alongside women who have been sexually exploited and trafficked. She serves as the executive director of Restorations Second Stage Homes. 

The Center of Hope exists to share the hope and peace we have in Jesus, physically and spiritually. We do that by providing spiritual and social service help those who find themselves in difficult life situations in the Sioux Falls community. Center of Hope is "a front-line ministry that meets people right where they are."

The TenClays work in the region of Palermo, Sicily. JJ is a social action worker, developing partnerships with medical, mental health, substance abuse recovery, governmental, and social service entities as well as ministries focused on meeting the physical, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs of the more than 500,000 migrants in the area, most of whom are from Africa and the Middle East. Tim hosts visiting RCA groups and individuals, connecting them with the Waldensian Church. He also interprets for refugee resource ministries.