Shop, Save and Support LFTI – Now Easier Than Ever!
Life for the Innocent is now part of the new King Soopers/Kroger Community Rewards Program. This means a portion of what you spend on groceries will be donated to LFTI at no extra cost to you! Previously, King Soopers [...]
You Were Part of Rita’s Journey
Hello LFTI family, I want to thank you for your support. You have made a tremendous difference. Right now, over 1,000 kids are in transition homes and will go home with their new families in the next 3 weeks. That’s [...]
Message from South Asia: Here’s Proof You Are Making a Difference
Hey LFTI family, I know you see encouraging Life for the Innocent updates and emails, but if you are anything like me, it is still easy to feel overwhelmed by the issue of child trafficking in South Asia. But [...]
Summer News: Education, introductions, and celebrations
Summer 2018 Newsletter TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING Can you identify the signs of human trafficking? As you travel this summer, here is what to look for: Person is unpaid or paid very [...]
How to Report Human Trafficking in the United States: A Must-Have Blueprint for Summer Travelers
Summer is the season of adventure, exploration, and new experiences. We LOVE IT! But, as millions of Americans hit the road, skies, and seas, something sinister that could be hiding in plain sight: human trafficking. It's a grim reality, [...]
Rakesh’s Lemon Rice Recipe
The recipe below means freedom to a man named Rakesh. Lemon rice is the first meal LFTI children are served after they are rescued. Most children come from awful situations, where getting a hot meal is only a dream. Rakesh [...]
“I want them to know they can overcome like me.” – Rakesh
Note of Care: This post contains description of child trafficking from a survivor, which could be triggering. If you prefer, scroll to the bottom to see how LFTI supporters are helping survivors THRIVE. Are there days in your life [...]
Shyla’s Story
I never thought I would write this, but Life for the Innocent has actually experienced some blessings because of Covid. Do not get me wrong - the pandemic has been so difficult. I lost good friends, our ministry costs [...]
Farida’s Story: “This girl is a survivor.”
Hands down, the best part of my work with LFTI is seeing firsthand the impact of your prayers and support years down the road. That happened a few months ago, when the staff and I got to connect with a young woman named Farida, who we [...]
Leena’s Vegetable Korma
This recipe for vegetable korma came from a 7-year-old girl named Leena. She remembers cooking it with her mom often. But sadly, last year, Leena lost both of her parents to COVID. Then, she was trafficked. She has been through [...]
“Thank you” – Leena’s Story
For the first seven years of her life, Leena lived happily with her parents. “My mom and dad took me to the movies every Saturday,” she says. “We went to fairs and I got sweets and popcorn.” But when her mom and [...]
Plan Your Legacy of Freedom
It’s never too early or late to ask yourself: What kind of legacy do I want to leave behind? Including a planned gift to LFTI’s Family Legacy Fellowship is a powerful response, and allows you to give bright futures [...]
Divya’s Story: Part One
In 22 years of working with children rescued from trafficking in South Asia, the story below is one the most remarkable I’ve shared. Many years ago, when Divya was 9, her father passed away. The local priest said he [...]